Knutsford Primary Academy
School Name: Knutsford Primary Academy Address: Balmoral Road Town/City: Watford County: Hertfordshire Postcode: WD24 7ER Telephone Number: 01923 466020 Website: http://www.knutsfordprimaryacademy.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Aspire Academies Trust Sponsor: Aspire Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hennigan
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 438 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.3%
URN: 146123
DfE Number: 919/2130
UKPRN: 10081648
UPRN: 100081286898
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Watford (E07000103)
Constituency: Watford (E14001568)
Electoral Ward: Tudor (E05011055)
Easting & Northing: 511621E, 198158N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 40' 18.3" N 0° 23' 13.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3XMJC7+P5
DfE Record: View record
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Same trust
Same sponsor Predecessor school†
- Ms Sarah Ayre - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Ms Sarah Ayre - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
- Mr Benjamin Conway - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Kelly Harding - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
- Martin Langston - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
- Miss Sarah Marriott - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
- Sarah Marriott - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
- Karin Maschler - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
- Doctor Anika Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
- Chirag Rao - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
- Jackie Sansom - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.