Knutsford Academy
About Knutsford Academy
Knutsford Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its most recent graded inspection in 2011 and confirmed in an ungraded inspection in 2021. The school's Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between Key Stage 2 and GCSEs compared with the national average, sits at -0.03. That is a fraction below zero, meaning pupils make about as much progress as the average student nationally, but it is notably stronger than the Cheshire East local authority average of -0.17. In fact, the academy ranks 10th out of 21 secondary schools in the borough on this metric, placing it in the top half locally. The Attainment 8 score of 54.2 indicates that the typical pupil achieves the equivalent of a strong pass across their best eight GCSE subjects, while 67.4 per cent of students secure a grade 5 or above in English and maths — a solid benchmark for a comprehensive school.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (4 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:10
Source: knutsfordacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices