Egerton Primary School, Knutsford
Egerton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Knutsford, part of The Learning Partnership Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Knutsford with published results, and 814th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire East (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Egerton Primary School in detail
Egerton Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our Vision Our School Aims Equality Rights Respecting School Our School Vision "Ready to learn. Ready to thrive. Ready for tomorrow." At Egerton we aspire to create an inclusive environment where all students and staff can flourish. We strive to nurture curious minds, so that all children leave school as confident, compassionate and globally aware citizens."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to welcome you to Egerton Primary School. Egerton is a warm, happy and ambitious school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are incredibly proud of our strong sense of community, the exceptional outcomes our children achieve and the opportunities we provide."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Egerton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 78% in Cheshire East and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 93% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Egerton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Egerton Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Egerton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Egerton Primary School are Bexton Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 88% maths); St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles); St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); and Manor Park Primary School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 71% maths).
Egerton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Bexton Primary SchoolSt Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolSt Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary SchoolManor Park Primary School and Nursery
The trust
Egerton Primary School is one of 15 schools run by The Learning Partnership Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 17 pupils (7.6%) received SEN support and 5 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Knutsford Rail Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Station (ent), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Egerton Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Egerton Primary School
Open days
16 Sep 2026
Mindfulness workshop
4 Mar 2026
Supporting our community
25 Nov 2025
Record Breaking SATs Results!
1 Oct 2025
Reception 2026 Open Days
5 Sep 2025
TLP Art Exhibition
15 Jul 2025
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Term dates
Egerton Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire East's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Egerton Primary School is in Cheshire East; for families living there:
- Cheshire East's school travel policy: Compulsory school age travel policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Egerton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Knutsford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Knutsford
Across Cheshire East council
Places available
4,535
Applications
3,733
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Cheshire East council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
9.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
225
Total Pupils
108
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,150
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1089k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Egerton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Egerton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Egerton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Egerton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Egerton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Egerton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for Egerton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Egerton Primary School is oversubscribed, Cheshire East allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Egerton Primary School?
Egerton Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Egerton Primary School?
Classes at Egerton Primary School average 24 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Egerton Primary School?
Egerton Primary School has around 225 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Egerton Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Egerton Primary School in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Egerton Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire East's coordinated admissions process, naming Egerton Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Egerton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 21 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire East is 6 (the median across 180 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Egerton Primary School?
Egerton Primary School is at Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)