The Knights Templar School vs Brandles School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Knights Templar School
Baldock
Brandles School
Baldock
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Boys
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1375
71
Capacity
1330
70
Occupancy
103%
101%
FSM %
20.1%
63.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2023
Jun 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
48.3
5.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
46.8%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
33.5
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
20%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
126
-
Retention
98%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
16%
-
Degree course
55%
-
Any L4+ destination
60%
-
Apprenticeships
4%
-
Cohort size
200
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (64)
Psychology (64)
Geography (60)
Mathematics (60)
Mathematics (54)
Business Studies (50)
Biology (48)
History (46)