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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils treat others with respect and value being asked to take on responsibilities.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are proactive in developing their own practice.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders monitor and evaluate teaching quality carefully.
Strengths and Challenges: The majority of staff feel supported by professional development.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents expressed that the school is well led and managed.
Communication: School uses a weekly parental bulletin to share information.
Parent Satisfaction: A large majority of parents are positive about all aspects of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors support and challenge the leadership effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders take responsibility for improving quality of teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are fit for purpose and effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Recent initiatives include putting up fences around the school site.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils value the range of trips and activities available, including ‘unforgettable’ ski trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities and be independent.
Career Counselling Services: Support programs for A-level study skills benefit all students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Your work with pupils who have special educational needs has been successful over time.
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The Knights Templar School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 1421 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

92.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.6 - -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 47% 98% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 10.90% 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.00 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 37.35% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 50.5% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 49% 30.28% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 15.56% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 21.37% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.34 3.37 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 93.36% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 204 138 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 89.49% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 32.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 58% 47.62% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 11% 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 7.96% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.37% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.09 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 39.23% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 51.68% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 54% 30.36% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 37% 17.89% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 46% 22.57% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.77 3.51 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 90.81% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 205 135 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 56% 48.52% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 6% 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 5.41% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.41% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.12 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 51% 1 33.34% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 4 47.05% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 67% 29.27% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 32% 5 15.54% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 42% 3 21.09% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.8 3.25 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 89.37% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 203 130 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 30.93% 33.3%
School sixth forms 49% 47.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 5% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations SP 5.52% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.11% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 2 34.96% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 6 47.77% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 76% 29.08% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 6 16.17% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 45% 23 21.85% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 4.88 3.3 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 84.29% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 131 140
Pupils staying in education 90% 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 24.6% 28.32%
School sixth forms 55% 47.98% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 0.5% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 1.68% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.5% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.06 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 35.25% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 49.19% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 30.85% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 20.2% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 22% 21.91% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 87.55% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 195 134 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 43.81% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 27.71% 30.56%
School sixth forms 63% 48.14% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.63% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.74% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.97 32.74 29.99
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.01 31.59 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 10.90% 15.43% 13.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 169 150 201
Students staying in education 52% 63.36% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 4.46% 6.08%
Students entering employment 28% 21.3% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 7.42% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.05 36.9 33.4
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.32 35.3 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 9.9% 20.26% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 168 180 248
Students staying in education 58% 64.63% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 3.55% 5%
Students entering employment 25% 18.52% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 9.21% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.46 1 32.57 29.38
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.47 2 32.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 14.6% 16.46% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 146 182 231
Students staying in education 52% 60.54% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 5.7% 7.78%
Students entering employment 29% 22.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.93% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.34 1 31.83 29.02
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.93 1 31.93 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 12.0% 16.88% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 5 1 3
Students staying in education 17 22.77% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment 16% 13.42% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.94% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.61 30.74 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.89 31.86 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 11.5% 16.88% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 22 31.6% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.49% 6.37%
Students entering employment 21% 20.42% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 2.54% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Knights Templar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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