The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,414
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Edward Hutchings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrandles School
Academy · Very close
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 684m away
Weston Way Nursery School
Nursery · 711m away
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 778m away
Woolgrove School
Special school · 1.7km away
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Radburn Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Garden City Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Knights Templar School a selective school?
No. The Knights Templar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Knights Templar School's Ofsted rating?
The Knights Templar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Knights Templar School?
The Knights Templar School currently has 1,414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Knights Templar School take?
The Knights Templar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Knights Templar School?
The Knights Templar School is in Baldock, SG7 6DZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Knights Templar School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Knights Templar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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