Explore other schools in this area
See every school around WA16 0EA on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Knutsford Academy
Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EA, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.4 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,325
Capacity
1,606
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. An impressive 85% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, including 21% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively modest at 51%, which may indicate a narrower focus in certain subjects.
Explore this location
Start from postcode WA16 0EA — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Knutsford Academy
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 November 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.9 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
53.30094, -2.38130 · WA16 0EA
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN138002
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Knutsford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Knutsford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2011.
Is Knutsford Academy a good school?
Knutsford Academy scores 73.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Knutsford Academy in GCSEs?
Knutsford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.9. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near WA16 0EA?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near WA16 0EA with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.