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The Knights Templar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Edward Hutchings

corporate_fareTHE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL

location_onBaldock, SG7 6DZ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,429

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Attainment 8

48.5

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GCSE Rank

#46 in Hertfordshire

#1,144 of 3,216 nationally

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The Knights Templar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Baldock, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Knights Templar School is an academy converter in Baldock, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,414 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing the school #46 in Hertfordshire and #1,144 of 3,216 nationally. 45.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 48.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

45.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.0%

Entering EBacc49.30%

EBacc APS4.41

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.50%

EBacc APS4.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.77

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS4.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS4.88

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.0%

Achieving A*–A23.3%

Achieving A*–B48.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.7%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

103

Retention rate94.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

103

Retention rate92.20%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

121

Retention rate95.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 April 2023

Inspection Report

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13 September 2017

Inspection Report

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10 October 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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11 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-09-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-02-04

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(45 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,414 pupils. During this period, there were 85 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,414	85	6.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,423	70	4.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,414	90	6.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,421	181	12.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,416	160	11.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,422	92	6.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,429	61	4.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,423	61	4.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,458	82	5.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,461	87	6.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,469	62	4.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,429	44	3.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,430	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,426	34	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,379	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,379	23	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,388	43	3.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,337	15	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,341	48	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,341	38	2.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,330	23	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,344	27	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,348	35	2.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,356	23	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,362	26	1.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,369	30	2.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 64 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree47%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree51%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree24%

disagree31%

strongly disagree16%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree46%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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