Knutsford Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Knutsford, WA16 0EA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 16% in England
1 of 21 in Cheshire East
Pupils
1,429
First preferences per place
1.08
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | 54.2 | 54.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58% | 67% | 68% | |
| Average English grade | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 60% | 59% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 | -0.03 | — |
85% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Rudheath Senior Academy · 5.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 9% in England
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys · 5.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Saint Ambrose College · 5.5 mi · Report card · Top 3% in England
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls · 5.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Loreto Grammar School · 6.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College · 6.1 mi · Not judged · Top 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Knutsford Academy is in South Knutsford & Bexton (typical home £570,000, crime very low).
What is Knutsford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knutsford Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Knutsford Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Knutsford Academy is in the top 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.