Knightsfield School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 9-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Knightsfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 7LW |
| Phone | 01707376874 |
| Reference Number | 138485 |
Knightsfield School continues to maintain the high standards established during its previous inspection, being deemed outstanding overall. The school's commitment to an effective auditory-oral education for deaf pupils allows them to thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is carefully structured to build knowledge systematically, with staff providing extensive support to ensure all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, succeed in their learning journeys. Furthermore, the school's positive environment fosters confidence and excellent social skills among pupils, which they develop further through various programs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 73 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.16%
Girls: 43.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 11 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.8% |
| Pakistani | 15.1% |
| White, Other | 12.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| African | 5.5% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Knightsfield School | |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
| 26 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive due to the school's auditory-oral educational approach for deaf students.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, enabling pupils to learn effectively.
- Strong support ensures that students with SEND learn the curriculum successfully.
- Staff maintain high morale and are committed to ongoing professional development.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent communication skills and engage positively with their peers.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 17.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 10% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 20% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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