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Knutsford Academy

Knutsford Academy, Knutsford
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Knutsford Academy

Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA

A Good-rated secondary school in Knutsford.

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Pupils
1,325
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.1%
Attainment 8
54.9
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.9%
Basics 9-5
67.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
51.4%
EBacc APS
4.91
EBacc 9-5
30.2%
EBacc 9-4
41.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.17
A*-A Grades
22.5%
A*-B Grades
48.1%
AAB+ %
8.9%

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 68 students entered

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About Knutsford Academy

Knutsford Academy is a secondary school in Knutsford, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. The school has around 1,325 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Knutsford Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: Knutsford High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Knutsford Academy

What is Knutsford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knutsford Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Knutsford Academy's latest exam results?
Knutsford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Knutsford Academy located?
Knutsford Academy is a secondary school in Knutsford, Cheshire East (WA16 0EA).
How many pupils attend Knutsford Academy?
Knutsford Academy has around 1,325 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Knutsford Academy with other schools?
View Knutsford Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire East.