73
Pupils · 2024/25
30%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 06/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHertfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Knightsfield School · All-through · Hertfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
73
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
30%
FSM eligible
26%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW
Local authority
Hertfordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 73 | 7.2 | 100% | 30% | 26% | 9% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 63 | 5.1 | 100% | 27% | 25% | 6% | 17% |
| 2022/23 | 65 | 6.0 | 100% | 28% | 25% | 7% | 24% |
| 2021/22 | 57 | 5.0 | 100% | 23% | 31% | 7% | 19% |
| 2020/21 | 47 | 5.1 | 100% | 19% | 32% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 44 | 4.6 | 100% | 23% | 24% | 10% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 37 | 3.7 | 100% | 30% | 19% | 8% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 39 | 5.6 | 100% | 23% | 17% | 7% | 30% |
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