How many pupils does Adelaide Heath Academy have?

Adelaide Heath Academy has 87 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Adelaide Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?

Adelaide Heath Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

How does Adelaide Heath Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Adelaide Heath Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.1 in 2025/26.

How does Adelaide Heath Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Adelaide Heath Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Adelaide Heath Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Adelaide Heath Academy is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Adelaide Heath Academy?

Adelaide Heath Academy is located at Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8PA.

Adelaide Heath Academy

Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8PA

Good

Inspected 25 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

10.1

Attainment 8

8–18

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Adelaide Heath Academy

Adelaide Heath Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Knutsford, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 8–18. It has 87 pupils on roll. It is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire East →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 8–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 87 / 87 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

70.2%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

96.5%

SEN support

3.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

27.6%

Overall absence

57.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

9.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£45,040

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,031 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,287

Spend per pupil

£32,115

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8PA
Phone: 01565746946
Head Teacher: Charlotte Cartlidge
Website: www.adelaideheathacademy.net

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Adelaide Heath Academy?: Adelaide Heath Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Knutsford, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 8–18.
How many pupils does Adelaide Heath Academy have?: Adelaide Heath Academy has 87 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Adelaide Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?: Adelaide Heath Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).
How does Adelaide Heath Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Adelaide Heath Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.1 in 2025/26.
How does Adelaide Heath Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Adelaide Heath Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Adelaide Heath Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Adelaide Heath Academy is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Adelaide Heath Academy?: Adelaide Heath Academy is located at Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8PA.