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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.1 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,414
Capacity
1,330
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. A commendable 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 46% reach grade 5 or above. The school supports a significant percentage of students progressing to university, with 62% continuing their education beyond secondary school.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 201 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.3%
White Other5.0%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.98768, -0.19077 · SG7 6DZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136608
School typeAcademy converter
Websitekts.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Knights Templar School rated by Ofsted?
The Knights Templar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2012.
Is The Knights Templar School a good school?
The Knights Templar School scores 57.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Knights Templar School in GCSEs?
The Knights Templar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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