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Knightsfield School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.4 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
73
Capacity
60
Ages
9–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school showcases strong parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance in GCSEs shows room for improvement, as only 30% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite these challenges, the supportive environment and high parent approval may appeal to families seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 17.7 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 30% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 10% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.8%
Asian Pakistani15.1%
White Other12.3%
Mixed Other6.8%
Other5.5%
Black African5.5%
Asian Other4.1%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Location
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51.82196, -0.20894 · AL8 7LW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138485
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Knightsfield School rated by Ofsted?
Knightsfield School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2014.
Is Knightsfield School a good school?
Knightsfield School scores 77.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Knightsfield School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Knightsfield School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Knightsfield School in GCSEs?
Knightsfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.7. 30% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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