Knutsford Primary Academy vs The Grove Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knutsford Primary Academy
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
The Grove Academy
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Knutsford Primary Academy Watford, East of England | The Grove Academy Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 1,872 | #1411 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4031 of 15,697 | #11663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 438 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 66.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.knutsfordprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.thegroveacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Knutsford Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 32.9).
- •Knutsford Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Knutsford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •The Grove Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 438.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Knutsford Primary Academy better than The Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Knutsford Primary Academy ranks higher (69.3 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Knutsford Primary Academy and The Grove Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knutsford Primary Academy: 438. The Grove Academy: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knutsford Primary Academy and The Grove Academy rank in East of England?
Knutsford Primary Academy is 490th of 1,872 and The Grove Academy is 1411th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).