Barclay Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Walkern Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 3RB |
| Phone | 01438748459 |
| Reference Number | 144623 |
Barclay Academy has demonstrated strong overall performance during its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across several domains, including a notable 'Outstanding' rating for personal development and leadership. The school has established high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour since its inception in 2019, with evidence of significant improvements made by leaders. A diverse curriculum supports students, particularly in core subjects, where a majority perform well, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The positive atmosphere encourages a strong sense of safety and well-being among the pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 992 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.89%
Girls: 51.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 100 | 196 |
| 8 | 100 | 109 | 209 |
| 9 | 87 | 94 | 181 |
| 10 | 85 | 93 | 178 |
| 11 | 65 | 52 | 117 |
| 12 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| 13 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.2% |
| African | 9.7% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management
- Outstanding provision for personal development
- Effective support for students with SEND
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
- Exceptional range of extra-curricular activities
- Well-designed curriculum in core subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in work quality in some foundation subjects
- A small minority of pupils struggling to self-regulate behaviour
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.17 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.15 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 135 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 139 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
0.19 miles |
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Almond Hill Junior School
Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP |
0.29 miles |
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Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
0.46 miles |
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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD |
0.67 miles |
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Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
0.69 miles |
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Woolenwick Junior School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
0.71 miles |
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
0.71 miles |
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Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
0.96 miles |
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
0.96 miles |
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
0.97 miles |
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Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
1.1 miles |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.1 miles |
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Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.17 miles |
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ |
1.24 miles |
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Graveley Primary School
Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LJ |
1.36 miles |
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Martins Wood Primary School
Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT |
1.37 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
1.4 miles |
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Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
1.5 miles |
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Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.56 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
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0.2 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
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North Hertfordshire College
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1.31 miles |
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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.41 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.41 miles |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
1.51 miles |
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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
1.88 miles |
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Greenside School
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2.12 miles |
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Barnwell School
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2.2 miles |
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2.82 miles |
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3.15 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
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3.6 miles |
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3.76 miles |
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The Highfield School
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4.03 miles |
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Hitchin Boys' School
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4.04 miles |
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St Francis College
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4.14 miles |
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Fearnhill School
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4.6 miles |
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The Priory School
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4.7 miles |
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4.84 miles |