Bexton Primary School
URN: 147133 • Knutsford WA16 9DB
Overview
- Name
- Bexton Primary School
- URN
- 147133
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Armstrong (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01565632816
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackhill Lane, Knutsford WA16 9DB
Summary
Bexton Primary School, located in Knutsford, Cheshire East, is a mixed academy converter catering to 490 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Emily Armstrong, Bexton prioritises high academic aspirations alongside a culture of care and safety.
The curriculum at Bexton is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on individual needs and promoting essential life skills. The school employs a unique framework known as "The Pathway," which encompasses five key Trails: Performance, Social, Community, Team, and Communication. This approach ensures that pupils not only gain knowledge but also develop confidence and resilience.
Bexton Primary School prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The dedicated staff team is committed to providing excellent teaching, reflected in the school's impressive performance in local and national rankings for attainment and progress in reading, writing, and maths.
The curriculum at Bexton is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on individual needs and promoting essential life skills. The school employs a unique framework known as "The Pathway," which encompasses five key Trails: Performance, Social, Community, Team, and Communication. This approach ensures that pupils not only gain knowledge but also develop confidence and resilience.
Bexton Primary School prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The dedicated staff team is committed to providing excellent teaching, reflected in the school's impressive performance in local and national rankings for attainment and progress in reading, writing, and maths.
Useful links
- Annual Impact Statement from the Chair of Governors 2023-24 (governance)
- Bexton Governors' Code of Conduct 2024-2025 (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Governor attendance at meetings (updated July 2025) (governance)
- Governor Pecuniary Interest 2024-2025 (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Bexton Policies (other)
- CAT Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lower Peover CofE Primary School (74.8)
- Mobberley CofE Primary School (73.4)
- Bexton Primary School (69.6)
- Peover Superior Endowed Primary School (68.0)
- Egerton Primary School (64.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 490
- Boys
- 245
- Girls
- 245
- FSM %
- 4.30
- Open date
- 2019-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 490 | 245 | 245 | 420 | 4.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 473 | 243 | 230 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 494 | 248 | 246 | 420 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 494 | 248 | 246 | 420 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 501 | 251 | 250 | 420 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 518 | 256 | 262 | 420 | 5.60 |
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