Knightsfield School
Academy special converter · Ages 9–18 · Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Knightsfield School is a special 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.
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Key facts
- Address
- Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 9–18
- 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 special, independent and 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