Knutsford Primary Academy, Watford

In its own words: "We have high expectations of our children: in their work and in their behaviour. Simply put, we expect the children to work to the best of their ability, to show kindness to those around them and to take care of their environment. Our vision at Knutsford is to inspire our children to be happy, successful learners and responsible citizens."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Knutsford is a large, vibrant primary school with a Nursery, sitting at the heart of its local community in Watford. We are proud to be an inclusive school where children are encouraged to feel happy, safe and confident and where every child is supported to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, gymnastics, coding, art and cheerleading.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Knutsford Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Knutsford Primary Academy as their first choice and 180 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Knutsford Primary Academy are Parkgate Junior School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 68% reading, 73% maths); Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good); Highwood Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 66% reading, 61% maths); and The Grove Academy (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 77% maths).

Knutsford Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Knutsford Primary Academy is one of 6 schools run by Aspire Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 32% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (33%), White British (33%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 10 (2.3%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Knutsford Primary Academy had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Watford North Rail Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hibbert Avenue (near), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Knutsford Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 345 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Knutsford Primary Academy issued 12 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.