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Bexton Primary School

Academy converter · Knutsford · WA16 9DB

Ages 2–11 · 500 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

93%

Overall absence

3.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-14

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)93%
Higher standard (RWM)31%
Avg scaled score — reading
111.0
Avg scaled score — maths
110.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.5%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
354

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill119%

500 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
500
Boys / girls
250 / 250
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
500 / 420 (119%)
Free school meals
5.2%
FSM pupils
26
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Cheshire Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Emily Armstrong

Location

Address
Blackhill Lane
Postcode
WA16 9DB
Town
Knutsford
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Tatton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
9 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Knutsford, Cheshire East, 500 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 5.2%. SEN provision includes: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability.

Open schools in Knutsford
11
Primary schools in Knutsford
8
Academies among open schools in Knutsford
73% (8)
Open schools in WA16
11
Primary in WA16
8
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Primary in Cheshire East LA
124

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in KnutsfordNear WA16

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emily Armstrong
Telephone
01565632816
Website
http://www.bexton.cheshire.sch.uk

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