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The Knights Templar School

North Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
-0.27
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
214 1st-choice / 204 places
Ranking
#2,172
of 3,141 nationally

About The Knights Templar School

The Knights Templar School in North Hertfordshire is a mixed secondary that is clearly in demand, with 451 applications for 204 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.21 to one. Of those applications, 214 were first-preference choices, and 190 first-preference offers were made, suggesting a strong local reputation. The school currently houses 1,414 pupils against a capacity of 1,330, so it is running slightly over its official number. Its proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.8%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and indicates a more diverse intake than some of its Hertfordshire neighbours. The school has no religious character, so admissions are not tied to faith criteria, and it operates a standard state secondary entry process. It also has a dedicated sixth form, which is a significant draw for families looking for continuity through to age 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Street, Baldock, North Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ
HeadteacherEdward Hutchings
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils1,414
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity1,414 / 1,330 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Dining HallGymnasiumScience LabsSports HallTheatreMusic RoomsICT SuiteSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

NetballSwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryFootballTennisBadminton

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperGardeningArt ClubEco ClubDebateScience ClubModel United NationsCodingOrchestraChessDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: kts.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Knights Templar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.