Please note the policies within these pages are for Knutsford Academy and Cheshire Studio School.
Statutory Information
Below is a set of quick links to the information that we are required to publish on our website by the Department for Education and which may be useful for Ofsted inspections, parents/carers or other interested parties.
School contacts
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Key
Chair of Governors: Deborah Nicholl-Timmins
SENCO: Mrs Sarah Williams
Our school contact information is here and contact details for all staff can be found here.
Our school opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, 4.00pm on Fridays (note term time only).
Information on the school day can be found here and term dates are here.
Admission arrangements
Information on admissions can be found within the 'Admission Policy' tab above.
Behaviour policy
Our Behaviour Policy and Exclusion Policy can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Careers provision
Careers Lead: Mrs Jaydeen Pickford – contact details can be found here.
Information on our Careers Programme can be found here.
Our careers policies can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Charging and remissions policy
Can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Complaints policy
Can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Curriculum
Information about our curriculum can be found here.
Our Relationships and Sex Education Policy can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Equality
Our Equality Policy and Equality Objectives can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Ethos and values
Knutsford Academy's Vision and Values can be found here.
Exam results
Information on exam results and performance tables can be found here.
Financial Information
Our financial information for Knutsford Academy can be found here and information on Cheshire Studio School here.
Governors’ information and duties
You can find information on governance here.
Ofsted
Ofsted reports can be found here.
Pupil Premium
Information on Pupil Premium can be found here.
Safeguarding
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Chris Leigh
Contact details for safeguarding concerns can be found here.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found within the 'Safeguarding Policies' tab above.
School uniform
Information on Knutsford Academy school uniform can be found here. Our Uniform and Appearance Policy can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Further information on SEND can be found here including a link to our SEND Information Report / Local Offer.
Our Accessibility Plan can be found within the 'Other Policies' tab above.
Trust Policies
For trust-wide policies and procedures, please visit here.
Year 7 Admissions
If you wish to apply for a place in Year 7 at The Academy you must apply through your own home authority (e.g. Cheshire East for Cheshire East residents and Trafford for Trafford residents etc.) For admissions into Year 7 all parents receive formal letters from their Local Education Authority. The final date for applications is the end of October. Places will be allocated according to our Admissions Policy.
Late applications will be considered only if there is room at the Academy.
In-Year Admissions (Applications outside the normal admissions round)
For all in-year admissions please contact Mr C.Leigh (clh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk) for more information regarding spaces in the relevant year group and the application process.
Admissions Policy
Sixth Form Admissions
Students can choose to study in The College Sixth Form or at Studio@Knutsford. A link to the ‘Apply to Sixth Form’ page is provided below together with the application form.