Knightsfield School
Details
| Age Range | 9-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Knightsfield, AL8 7LW |
| School Website | www.knightsfield.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1707376874 |
| URN | 138485 |
School Census
| Total | 65 |
| Girls/Boys | 23/42 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 35.4%/64.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/11/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2014 | Outstanding |
| 19/01/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 14.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.07 |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.25 |
| Progress 8 | -0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 10% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 1.28 |
| Progress 8 | -0.74 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 44.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 9.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 47.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
Nearby Schools
Monk's Walk School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Knightsfield, , AL8 7NL
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kirklands, , AL8 7RF
Sherrardswood School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lockleys, , AL6 0BJ
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 15 London Road, , AL6 9DJ
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harwood Close, , AL8 7AG