Special academy · Hertfordshire

Knightsfield School

Special
Ages 9–18
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Hertfordshire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Hertfordshire's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 6 November 2024: Standards maintained.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 9–18
Pupils: 65 (capacity 60)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: KNIGHTSFIELD SCHOOL
Phone: 01707376874
Address: Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW
Website: knightsfield.herts.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.