Knutsford Academy vs The Radclyffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knutsford Academy
Knutsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,429 students
The Radclyffe School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,430 students
| Measure | Knutsford Academy Knutsford, North West | The Radclyffe School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 536 | #429 of 536 |
| National rank | #559 of 4,090 | #3488 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,429 | 1,430 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,429 | 1,430 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Knutsford | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/ | theradclyffeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knutsford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 20.6).
- •The Radclyffe School is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 1,429.
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 Academy better than The Radclyffe School?
On the Success Index (England), Knutsford Academy ranks higher (81.4 vs 20.6 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 Academy and The Radclyffe School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Knutsford and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knutsford Academy: 1,429. The Radclyffe School: 1,430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knutsford Academy and The Radclyffe School rank in North West?
Knutsford Academy is 55th of 536 and The Radclyffe School is 429th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).