Bexton Primary School
Blackhill Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bexton Primary School is a primary school in Knutsford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Knutsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2018, report published 5 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Pupils are happy to belong to this vibrant school community. The warm and positive relationships they build with staff and each other help them to feel happy and safe. Pupils use 'worry boxes' to let their teachers know if they are concerned about anything. On the rare occasions when bullying occurs, leaders take prompt and sensitive action to address this swiftly. Pupils enjoy exploring and creating new games and activities with the range of materials and equipment provided at lunchtimes to spark their imagination. Pupils said that the 'buddy sofa' helps to make sure that everyone has someone to play with. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and academic achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), strive to live up to the Bexton values and are proud of how they 'never give up!'. They achieve well. Pupils behave well, both around the school and in lessons. They are enthusiastic when talking about their learning. Pupils understand the importance of respect for all. They said that everyone is welcome in their school. Pupils enjoy working with members of the wider community to share their passion for learning. They value the wide range of clubs on offer to them, including those for photography and golf.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, staff do not choose the most appropriate approaches to help pupils learn effectively. As a result, from time to time, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers more consistently design learning that meets the needs of all pupils in their classes.
- In a small number of subjects, systems for checking how well pupils are remembering key concepts in the long term do not identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. This means that in these subjects, leaders and teachers cannot be certain that pupils have understood and retained important knowledge over time. Leaders should make sure that they further refine assessment strategies in these subjects, so that teachers can check that pupils have retained their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
500 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bexton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Mobberley CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXPEDITIONS SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emily Armstrong
- Phone
- 01565632816
- Address
- Blackhill Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9DB
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 147133
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.