Barclay Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SG1 3RB
Composite score
61.9

About Barclay Academy

Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. Around 992 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 49.5 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.1 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 31% of secondary schools nationally.

57% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 74% 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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#986
National rank
#102
In East of England
#39
In Hertfordshire
Top 31%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
49.5
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
57%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
74%
% EBacc grade 5+
35%
EBacc average points score
4.69

Ofsted judgements

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

School profile

Pupils on roll 992 % FSM ever-6 26.0% % EAL 14.7% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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