The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.5
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 992
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Scarlett O'Sullivan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarclay School
Secondary · Very close
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 305m away
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Secondary · 322m away
Almond Hill Junior School
Primary · 469m away
Fairlands Primary School
Primary · 735m away
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Secondary · 848m away
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Larwood School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Barclay Academy a selective school?
No. Barclay Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barclay Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barclay Academy?
Barclay Academy currently has 992 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barclay Academy take?
Barclay Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Barclay Academy?
Barclay Academy is in Stevenage, SG1 3RB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barclay Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Barclay Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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