Best 3 Not applicable schools in Welwyn Hatfield – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: Knightsfield School (Not applicable) in Welwyn Garden City; Lakeside School (Not applicable) in Welwyn Garden City; Links Hatfield Academy (Not applicable) in Hatfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Knightsfield School, Lakeside School and Links Hatfield Academy. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, community special school and academy alternative provision sponsor led type located around Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire and Hatfield. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Knightsfield School), published Feb 2015. The lowest is 2 (Links Hatfield Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Links Hatfield Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–45–50%; all within the LINKS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Phase / Type
Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 7LW
Ofsted
1 13 Feb 2015
Pupils
≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hertfordshire (919)
Website
www.knightsfield.herts.sch.uk
Telephone
01707376874
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL8 6YN
Ofsted
1 21 Oct 2013
Pupils
≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hertfordshire (919)
Website
www.lakeside.herts.sch.uk
Telephone
01707327410
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location
Hatfield
AL10 8TJ
Ofsted
2 28 Apr 2024
Pupils
≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
LINKS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website
linksacademyhatfield.co.uk
Telephone
01707346170

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.