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Knutsford Academy
Bexton Road, Knutsford WA16 0EA
Knutsford Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,270 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Attainment, Admissions and Destinations.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all above average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details

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