Knightsfield School
URN: 117666 • Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LW
Overview
- Name
- Knightsfield School
- URN
- 117666
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucille Leith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7LW
Summary
Knightsfield School is a community special school located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, catering to students with hearing impairments. The school focuses on providing a high-quality, personalised educational experience, primarily using an auditory/oral approach to enhance students' speaking and listening skills. It serves children from Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, accommodating those with varying degrees of hearing loss, from severe to profound.
The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students can develop their language skills and gain confidence in their communication abilities. Knightsfield offers a range of facilities, including a Forest School and outdoor learning spaces, to support diverse learning experiences. Additionally, the school provides various trips and activities aimed at promoting independence and social skills among its students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Linda Farenden, Knightsfield School emphasizes the importance of community and encourages students to take pride in their identities. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each child achieves their potential, both academically and socially, preparing them for a fulfilling role in society.
The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students can develop their language skills and gain confidence in their communication abilities. Knightsfield offers a range of facilities, including a Forest School and outdoor learning spaces, to support diverse learning experiences. Additionally, the school provides various trips and activities aimed at promoting independence and social skills among its students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Linda Farenden, Knightsfield School emphasizes the importance of community and encourages students to take pride in their identities. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that each child achieves their potential, both academically and socially, preparing them for a fulfilling role in society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Lakeside School (67.4)
- Knightsfield School (62.4)
- The Hyde School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 10 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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