Barclay Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Walkern Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 3RB |
| Phone | 01438748459 |
| Reference Number | 144623 |
Description
betaBarclay Academy is a renowned secondary school and sixth form located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. The institution opened in 1949, making it the first post-World War II purpose-built secondary school in the UK. To celebrate its historic roots, Barclay Academy received an architectural award as part of the Festival of Britain in 1951.
Under the leadership of Dr. Matthew Laban, Barclay Academy fosters a diverse environment that educates students aged 11 to 18—a student population totaling approximately 1,100. Established with a mixed gender cohort, Barclay Academy upholds a motto—"Libertas per cultum" (Learning for liberty)—and colors of blue. The school recognizes students through four houses and prides itself on a publication, the "Barclay Bugle".
Barclay Academy is housed within elegant architectural structures and features an impressive piece of art, the bronze sculpture "Family Group" by Henry Moore, which graced the school's main entrance since its incorporation and is now on display inside the building. The sculpture was relocated following an attempted robbery in 2009.
Additionally, Barclay Academy became an academy and came under the supervision of Future Academies Trust in February 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 916 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.78%
Girls: 50.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 110 | 212 |
| 8 | 94 | 92 | 186 |
| 9 | 86 | 89 | 175 |
| 10 | 67 | 52 | 119 |
| 11 | 58 | 66 | 124 |
| 12 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 13 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.8% |
| African | 7.9% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Indian | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| 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 Inspection Date | 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.03 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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