Knightsfield School

About Knightsfield School

Knightsfield School is an academy special converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–18. It has 73 pupils on roll. It is part of KNIGHTSFIELD SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 18.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 9–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

73 / 60 (122%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW

Phone

01707376874

Headteacher

Linda Farenden

Website

http://www.knightsfield.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Knightsfield School?

Knightsfield School is an academy special converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–18.

How many pupils does Knightsfield School have?

Knightsfield School has 73 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Knightsfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Knightsfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 18.1 in 2025/26.

How does Knightsfield School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Knightsfield School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Knightsfield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Knightsfield School is part of KNIGHTSFIELD SCHOOL.

Where is Knightsfield School?

Knightsfield School is located at Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW.