Knightsfield School is a special academy in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, for children and young people aged 9 to 18.
- Ages 9–18
- 65 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 9 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 65 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Linda Farenden (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Knightsfield School
- Opened
- 1 August 2012
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 138485
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Hertfordshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2014; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Knightsfield School
How do I get a place at Knightsfield School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Knightsfield School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Knightsfield School take?
Aged 9 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Knightsfield School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Knightsfield School?
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW, in Hertfordshire.
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