The Knights Templar School

A good academy converter school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Knights Templar School.

Baldock, SG76DZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.7%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Street
Baldock, SG76DZ
Phone
1462620700
Website
kts.school/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136608
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Park Street, Baldock, SG7 6DZ
Website
https://kts.school/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,330 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,421
Free School Meals
19.8% (281 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
211 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
39.7 (+20.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.7 (+12.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.9 (+5.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
89 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
178
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,421 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)
Mathematics (Statistics) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(38 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Courage and Courtesy"

Courage Confidence Communication Courtesy Respect Discipline

Head Teacher's Message

The Knights Templar School is described as a vibrant and successful school at the heart of the community with high expectations and a reputation for academic excellence. Its motto, Courage and Courtesy, guides its focus on providing a well‑rounded education, strong pastoral care, and links with the community to prepare students for their futures.

Facilities

Sports hall Block of 20 classrooms Reception area Offices Sixth Form Block Science block Dining hall Kitchen Gym (Drama Studio) School field Upper school Lower school New reception area, offices and Sixth Form Block (historical note) Gym (formerly part of Old Block) Science block with two science rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Studies Computing Drama Economics English Geography Health and Social Care History Mathematics Media and Film Studies Modern Foreign Languages Music Personal Social and Health Education Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Physical Education Politics Psychology Science Sociology Technology

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