Knutsford Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCheshire East
AddressBexton Road, WA16 0EA
URN138002

School Census

Total 1267
Girls/Boys 666/601
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.6%/47.4%
% pupils where English not first language 2.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 143
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
03/11/2011 Good
17/09/2008 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 03/11/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 17/09/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 67.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81.30%
Entering EBacc 47.10%
EBacc average point score 4.83
Progress 8 -0.03
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 57%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc 58%
EBacc average point score 4.77
Progress 8 0.06
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 73%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 88%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.94
Progress 8 0.38

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications483
As first preference258
As second preference90
As third preference70
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers215
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications455
As first preference212
As second preference94
As third preference72
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers197
second preference offers17
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications541
As first preference265
As second preference101
As third preference96
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers210
second preference offers9
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications597
As first preference222
As second preference107
As third preference104
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers192
second preference offers20
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications565
As first preference237
As second preference107
As third preference113
Total Offers Made279
first preference offers232
second preference offers27
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications525
As first preference188
As second preference115
As third preference100
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers188
second preference offers45
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications532
As first preference192
As second preference106
As third preference94
Total Offers Made255
first preference offers192
second preference offers30
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications536
As first preference157
As second preference79
As third preference107
Total Offers Made217
first preference offers157
second preference offers23
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications595
As first preference163
As second preference104
As third preference114
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers163
second preference offers22
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications573
As first preference136
As second preference106
As third preference141
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers136
second preference offers30
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications618
As first preference157
As second preference107
As third preference132
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers156
second preference offers34
third preference offers16

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree40%
disagree0%
strongly disagree20%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree30%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree50%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree30%
don't know10%
not applicable60%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree20%
agree40%
disagree40%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree20%
don't know0%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree20%
agree50%
disagree20%
strongly disagree0%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree70%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree10%
agree90%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree70%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree50%
disagree20%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree20%
agree40%
disagree20%
strongly disagree10%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.3%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin85.2%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

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