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Schools in Knutsford

A town in Cheshire East

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 2,670 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Knutsford at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Knutsford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1175%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths63%Attainment 8 52.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary18%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Knutsford

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.

All Knutsford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Knutsford

4 mainstream schools in Knutsford, best first

Bexton Primary School

Knutsford, WA16 9DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • 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
View school Bexton Primary School

Egerton Primary School

Knutsford, WA16 0EE · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

20 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1187%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
225
Pupils per teacher
23.9
View school Egerton Primary School
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Knutsford

1 mainstream schools in Knutsford, best first

Knutsford Academy

Knutsford, WA16 0EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • 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
View school Knutsford Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Knutsford

4 in Knutsford, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Knutsford

2 in Knutsford, by the school's Eduscope score

Knutsford Academy

Knutsford, WA16 0EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • 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
View school Knutsford Academy

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
View school Adelaide Heath Academy

Special Schools in Knutsford

1 in Knutsford. 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
View school Adelaide Heath Academy
The map

Every school in Knutsford, 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.

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School, GoodKnutsford Academy, Expected standard or betterEgerton Primary School, GoodBexton Primary School, GoodManor Park Primary School and Nursery, GoodAdelaide Heath Academy, GoodPoppies Day Nursery and Nursery School, GoodKids Planet Knutsford, GoodKnutsford Day Nursery Ltd, GoodSt Vincents Preschool Playgroup, Good
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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 Knutsford school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Knutsford's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Knutsford by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Knutsford vs England

How good are Knutsford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Knutsford

KnutsfordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    75%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    63%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    18%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Knutsford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
75% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
61% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Knutsford has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 22% more pupils than in 2018.

18% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Knutsford's state schools each January.

Up 22% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Knutsford18%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Knutsford

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Knutsford?

Knutsford has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Knutsford?

The highest-ranked schools in Knutsford on Eduscope are Knutsford Academy, Bexton Primary School, Egerton Primary School. 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.

What percentage of schools in Knutsford are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Knutsford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Knutsford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Knutsford, 75% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Knutsford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Knutsford is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Knutsford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Knutsford is 13.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Knutsford?

There are 2,670 pupils enrolled across schools in Knutsford, with 1,157 in primary and 1,513 in secondary. 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Knutsford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Knutsford 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.

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