Admissions

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we are always happy to support families as they explore whether Knightsfield School is the right fit for their child.

Visiting Knightsfield

Parents and carers who are considering Knightsfield School are encouraged to contact us to arrange an initial visit. This visit gives you the opportunity to look around the school, see our students learning and socialising and speak with staff about our specialist provision. Wherever possible, we warmly encourage you to bring your child with you so they can experience the school environment too.

Assessment Visit

If you wish your child to be considered for a place, the next step is an assessment visit. During this visit, your child will spend a day at Knightsfield, working in age-appropriate lessons alongside other students. Our experienced staff will observe your child’s learning, communication and social interaction to help us understand their individual strengths and needs.
The assessment focuses particularly on communication, ensuring that we can provide the right level of support and access to learning for your child.

Next Steps

Following the assessment, we will let you know whether Knightsfield School can meet your child’s needs. If so, parents should then contact their Local Authority to formally request a placement.
  • For children who live outside Hertfordshire, placement requests should be made by the Local Authority directly to the Headteacher.

In-Year Admissions

We welcome in-year admissions and understand that circumstances can change. Families are encouraged to get in touch at any point during the school year to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
If you have any questions or would like to book a tour, please contact the school office — we are always pleased to help.

For further information, please click on the link below to view our prospectus.

Knightsfield School Prospectus

If you would like further information on admissions, please see our Admissions Policy.

Post‑16 Provision

Knightsfield School is proud to be part of the 16–19 Consortium, offering a wide range of opportunities for deaf young people as they move into Post‑16 education.

Students can access a variety of AS, A level and vocational courses, tailored to their interests, strengths and future aspirations. For students wishing to follow more vocational pathways, we work in close partnership with Oaklands College, where learners can study Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 courses, as appropriate.

Support from Knightsfield Staff

Students remain supported by experienced Knightsfield staff throughout their Post‑16 journey. This support is flexible and personalised and may include:
  • Note‑taking support during lessons
  • Support with coursework and organisation
  • A familiar pastoral contact, providing reassurance, guidance and continuity
  • Liaison between college staff, families and students to ensure needs are consistently met
Having trusted Knightsfield staff involved helps students feel confident, secure and understood as they navigate new learning environments.

Developing Independence and Confidence

While support is always available, we strongly encourage students to develop independence, self‑advocacy and confidence, supporting their growth as young adults and strengthening their deaf identity. Our aim is to help each student prepare successfully for further education, employment or training.

Entry Requirements and Study Programme

Students applying for Post‑16 courses must meet the entry requirements for their chosen subjects. Alongside their main courses, students also attend lessons at Knightsfield School to support their learning and personal development. Where needed, students may retake GCSE English and/or Maths.
We recognise that every learner is different and it is not necessary for students to study three or four A levels, as is often expected in mainstream settings. Individual programmes are carefully planned to suit each student’s needs and goals.

Admissions and Visits

  • Current Knightsfield students are given priority for places, subject to agreement with the relevant local authority for students living outside Hertfordshire.
  • Although we do not hold a formal Sixth Form Open Evening, visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office. A member of the Senior Leadership Team will be happy to show you around and answer any questions about our Post‑16 provision.

Please see our Post-16 section of the website for further details.