Knightsfield School, based in Welwyn Garden City, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 9 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Knightsfield School currently has around 73 pupils on roll, which is about 122% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 24.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 15.1% , followed by other white at 12.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW |
| Website: | http://www.knightsfield.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01707376874 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Linda Farenden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138485 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 9 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 73 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 32 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.80% | 32 |
| Pakistani | 15.10% | 11 |
| Other White | 12.30% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 6.80% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 4 |
| African | 5.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterfield Nursery School London Road , AL6 9JF | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Kirklands , AL8 7RF | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 15 London Road , AL6 9DJ | - not rated | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Harwood Close , AL8 7AG | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templewood Primary School Pentley Park , AL8 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Hertford Road , Digswell AL6 0BX | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | - not rated | 313 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk's Walk School Knightsfield , AL8 7NL | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightsfield School Knightsfield , AL8 7LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherrardswood School Lockleys , AL6 0BJ | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.