Is Knutsford Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 82nd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Knutsford Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Knutsford Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Knutsford Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Knutsford Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Knutsford Primary Academy

Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 7ER

Local ranking82nd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 439
Boys: 229 (52%)
Girls: 209 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (104% full)
SEND: 9.3%
FSM Eligible: 8.7%
EAL: 28.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 6.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,975/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 33.8%
Asian Indian: 18.6%
White Other: 14.9%
Asian Pakistani: 7.8%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
Asian Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Other: 3.2%

33.8%

White British

18.6%

Asian Indian

14.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01923466020

head@knutsfordprimaryacademy.org.uk

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Balmoral Road

Watford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146123
UKPRN: 10081648
Establishment No.: 2130
Trust: ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST

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