Knutsford Primary Academy
URN: 146123 • Watford WD24 7ER
Overview
- Name
- Knutsford Primary Academy
- URN
- 146123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Benjamin Conway (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923466020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balmoral Road, Watford WD24 7ER
Summary
Knutsford Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 439 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school fosters a friendly and inclusive environment, promoting high expectations in both academic performance and behaviour. Its vision, "Believe, Belong, Become," underpins the school's commitment to nurturing children's growth socially, emotionally, and academically.
The curriculum at Knutsford is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Emphasising a growth mindset, the school encourages children to embrace challenges and view mistakes as part of the learning process. The focus on creativity and independent thinking prepares students for future educational opportunities and life beyond school.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Knutsford Primary Academy, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the wider community. Many parents actively participate through the Parent Teacher Association and other initiatives, contributing to a supportive and collaborative school culture.
The curriculum at Knutsford is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Emphasising a growth mindset, the school encourages children to embrace challenges and view mistakes as part of the learning process. The focus on creativity and independent thinking prepares students for future educational opportunities and life beyond school.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Knutsford Primary Academy, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the wider community. Many parents actively participate through the Parent Teacher Association and other initiatives, contributing to a supportive and collaborative school culture.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Letters (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Reception Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 439
- Boys
- 224
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 8.50
- Open date
- 2018-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 439 | 224 | 215 | 420 | 8.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 437 | 225 | 212 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 435 | 218 | 217 | 420 | 8.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 435 | 218 | 217 | 420 | 8.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 463 | 233 | 230 | 420 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 480 | 242 | 238 | 420 | 5.30 |
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