Knightsfield School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 9–18 · Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Knightsfield School is an other school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire for ages 9–18 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 6 November 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 9–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 65 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 21.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 6 November 2024
Strengths
- “During their time at this school, pupils gain the confidence and communication skills needed to thrive in education and the wider world.”
- “Throughout the school pupils, including students in the sixth form flourish at school and learn the curriculum exceptionally well.”
- “They work with immense determination to achieve their very high aspirations.”
To improve
- “The careers provision does not include many opportunities for pupils to experience the workplace.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 10% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 17.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Sherrardswood School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lakeside School 2.2 mi School remains Outstanding
- James Marks Academy 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Southfield School 4.5 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- East Hall School 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Valley School 4.8 mi Not judged
- Greenside School 4.9 mi Standards maintained
- Links Hatfield Academy 5.0 mi Good