Knutsford Primary Academy
Watford, WD24 7ER · Hertfordshire · primary school
130th of 340 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 401 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,799 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 8.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join clubs including Jam Coding, Lego and Drawing, Starburst, Eco-Warriors, and Enterprise Club. Sports options cover gymnastics, cheerleading, football, and tennis, while arts activities include Scottish Dancing and Creative Minds Art Club. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 439 pupils in a building with 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 19. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the pressure of being over capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core lessons?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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