High Legh Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Knutsford, Cheshire East, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 15 of its 162 pupils (9.3%) were getting SEN support and 8 (4.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 162 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Cheshire East.
9.3% get SEN support
15 of 162 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4.9% have an EHC plan
8 of 162 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism7
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia6
- Social, emotional and mental health5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 162 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Tottle
- Free school meals
- 8.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire East
- School reference (URN)
- 111096
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Cheshire East council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2017; school remains Good (July 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2022).
Contact and getting there
Wrenshot Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, WA16 6NW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Willow Tree Park Independent · Ages 4–25 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 miles
- Statham Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 miles
- Chaigeley School Special school · Ages 8–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.5 miles
- Oldfield Brow Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Lymm High School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 10%, EHC plans 3% 1.6 miles
- Ravenbank Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.9%, EHC plans 1.2% 2.0 miles
- Little Bollington CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.3%, EHC plans 10.7% 2.0 miles
All mainstream schools in Cheshire East SEND schools in Cheshire East
Questions about High Legh Primary School
How many pupils at High Legh Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 15 of the 162 pupils (9.3%) were getting SEN support and 8 (4.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at High Legh Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (7 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (6 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at High Legh Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at High Legh Primary School?
Through Cheshire East council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to High Legh Primary School?
You can ask for High Legh Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does High Legh Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Statham Primary School, about 2.7 miles away.
Where is High Legh Primary School?
Wrenshot Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, WA16 6NW, in Cheshire East.
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