- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Schools in WA16
A postcode district in Cheshire East
- Postcode district
- 19 schools and nurseries
In short: WA16 is a postcode district in Cheshire East with 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1910 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA16
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WA16
10 in WA16, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 500
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Top Secondary Schools in WA16
2 in WA16, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
244 first choices, 226 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in WA16
8 in WA16, highest Ofsted grade first
High Legh Preschool Nursery
Knutsford, WA16 6LN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids' Country Day Nursery
Knutsford, WA16 8US · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Knutsford
Knutsford, WA16 8HY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WA16
2 in WA16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
244 first choices, 226 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Adelaide Heath Academy
Knutsford, WA16 8PA · Academy · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 27.6%
- Pupils
- 84
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.5
Special Schools in WA16
2 in WA16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Adelaide Heath Academy
Knutsford, WA16 8PA · Academy · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 27.6%
- Pupils
- 84
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.5
Oak Cottage
Knutsford, WA16 9LU · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 12
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 6
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WA16
1 in WA16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oak Cottage
Knutsford, WA16 9LU · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 12
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 6
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA16, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good13
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WA16 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WA16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA16 has 19 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WA16
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WA16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA16?
WA16 has 19 schools, including 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WA16?
The highest-ranked schools in WA16 on Eduscope are Lower Peover CofE Primary School, Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Knutsford Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in WA16?
There is 1 independent school in WA16, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WA16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in WA16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.