Knutsford Academy

About Knutsford Academy

Knutsford Academy is an academy converter in Knutsford, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,325 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 (2025/26). 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,325 / 1,606 (83%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0EA

Phone

01565633294

Executive Principal

Karen Key

Website

http://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Knutsford Academy?

Knutsford Academy is an academy converter in Knutsford, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Knutsford Academy have?

Knutsford Academy has 1,325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Knutsford Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Knutsford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.9 in 2025/26.

Is Knutsford Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Knutsford Academy is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Knutsford Academy?

Knutsford Academy is located at Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0EA.