Local authority profile and school directory
Total schools
358
Open schools
180
Closed schools
178
Primary schools
251
Secondary schools
49
Special schools
0
Nursery schools
1
Other schools
57
All-through, 16 plus, and other phase types
Schools with admissions data
97
53.9% of 180 open schools
Coverage
53.9%
Latest active admissions cycle per school
Average oversubscription
2.18×
Mean applications per place
Median oversubscription
2.09×
Middle value across schools with ratios
How open schools with admissions data are distributed across pressure bands.
Open schools with Ofsted data
155
86.1% of 180 open schools
Coverage
86.1%
Latest active inspection per school
Safeguarding concerns
0
6 schools with effective safeguarding
Grade distribution for schools on the previous inspection framework only. Report card schools are shown separately below.
Schools with performance data
159
88.3% of 180 open schools
Coverage
88.3%
Latest active performance cycle per school
Average Attainment 8
37.8
Mean across schools with KS4 data
Average Progress 8
Not available
Mean across schools with published P8
Average RWM %
61.9%
Mean reading, writing and maths expected standard
Average School Compass Score
62.5
Mean overall score for open schools with a score
Coverage
100%
Open schools with a School Compass Score
Schools scored
180 / 180
Open schools in this authority
How open schools with School Compass Scores are distributed across score bands.
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358 schools
| School name | Phase | Postcode | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | SK23 7QU | Open |
| Kings Grove School | Secondary | CW2 7NQ | Closed |
| Knutsford Academy |
Authority 20 of 127 in the directory
Summed across schools with latest admissions data in this authority.
Highest oversubscription ratios among open schools with admissions data.
| School | Oversubscription | Applications | PAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peover Superior Endowed Primary School | 3.87× | 58 | 15 |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | 3.5× | 35 | 10 |
| Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | 3.43× | 24 | 7 |
| Bollington Cross CofE Primary School | 3.39× | 61 | 18 |
| Elworth Hall Primary School | 3.37× | 101 | 30 |
| Pear Tree Primary School | 3.33× | 100 | 30 |
| Lindow Community Primary School | 3.19× | 67 | 21 |
| Vine Tree Primary School | 3.13× | 75 | 24 |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School | 3.08× | 77 | 25 |
| Bridgemere CofE Primary School | 3× | 18 | 6 |
Based on the latest active admissions cycle per open school. Schools without DfE applications and offers data are excluded from aggregates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How latest inspections are recorded across open schools with Ofsted data.
Based on the latest active inspection per open school. Schools without Ofsted management information are excluded. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Average APS
33.5
Mean average point score per entry (post-16)
Average education %
84.7%
Mean sustained education destination rate
Average NEET %
4.9%
Mean not in education, employment or training
How open schools with key stage 4 performance data are distributed across Progress 8 bandings.
Highest outcomes by phase-appropriate headline metric (RWM for primary, Attainment 8 for secondary, APS for post-16).
| School | Phase | Measure | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincle CofE Primary School | Primary | RWM | 91.0% |
| Ashdene Primary School | Primary | RWM | 89.0% |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | Primary | RWM | 89.0% |
| Lindow Community Primary School | Primary | RWM | 88.0% |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | RWM | 88.0% |
| Calveley Primary Academy | Primary | RWM | 88.0% |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | RWM | 87.0% |
| Goostrey Community Primary School | Primary | RWM | 86.0% |
| Rode Heath Primary School | Primary | RWM | 84.0% |
| Acton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | RWM | 84.0% |
Based on the latest active performance cycle per open school. Schools without DfE performance and outcomes data are excluded from aggregates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Highest overall School Compass Scores among open schools with available scores.
| Rank | School | Phase | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calveley Primary Academy | Primary | 97 | Exceptional |
| 2 | Rode Heath Primary School | Primary | 97 | Exceptional |
| 3 | Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 95 | Exceptional |
| 4 | Lostock Hall Primary School | Primary | 92 | Exceptional |
| 5 | Chelford CofE Primary School | Primary | 91 | Exceptional |
| 6 | Wistaston Academy | Primary | 91 | Exceptional |
| 7 | Acton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 90 | Exceptional |
| 8 | Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | Primary | 90 | Excellent |
| 9 | Excalibur Primary School | Primary | 90 | Exceptional |
| 10 | Goostrey Community Primary School | Primary | 90 | Exceptional |
Based on the latest School Compass Score (version 1.0.0) per open school. Schools without scores are excluded from averages and rankings.
| Secondary |
| WA16 0EA |
| Open |
| Knutsford High School | Secondary | WA16 0EA | Closed |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | SK9 4DP | Open |
| Lacey Green Primary School | Primary | SK9 4DP | Closed |
| Lambs House School | Not applicable | CW12 2DT | Closed |
| Lavender Field School | Not applicable | CW1 3AE | Open |
| Leighton Academy | Primary | CW1 3PP | Open |
| Leighton Hospital School | Not applicable | CW1 4QJ | Closed |
| Leighton Primary School | Primary | CW1 3PP | Closed |
| Lindow Community Primary School | Primary | SK9 6EH | Open |
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School | Primary | WA14 4SZ | Open |
| Little Bollington CofE Primary School | Primary | WA14 4SZ | Closed |
| Lodgefields Community Primary School | Primary | CW2 8TU | Closed |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | Primary | SK12 1XG | Open |
| Lostock Hall Primary School | Primary | SK12 1XG | Closed |
| Lower Park School | Primary | SK12 1HE | Open |
| Lower Park School | Primary | SK12 1HE | Closed |
| Mablins Lane Community Primary School | Primary | CW1 3YR | Open |
| Macclesfield College | 16 plus | SK11 8LF | Open |
| Macclesfield High School | Secondary | SK11 8JR | Closed |
| Macclesfield Preparatory School | Not applicable | SK11 8PX | Closed |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | CW5 5HD | Closed |
| Malbank School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | CW5 5HD | Open |