Robert Barclay Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
EN11 8JY
Composite score
55.2

School overview

Robert Barclay Academy is a secondary school serving Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. It has 792 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Robert Barclay Academy 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 44.2 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.5 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

39% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, below the national average of about 45%. 57% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,866
National rank
#208
In East of England
#52
In Hertfordshire
Top 59%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
44.2
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
39%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
57%
% EBacc grade 5+
12%
EBacc average points score
3.68

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 792 % FSM ever-6 24.6% % EAL 8.3% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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