The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 108 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 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
- 792
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ced de la Croix
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 387m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Rivers Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
High Leigh Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Broxbourne School
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Broxbourne School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Wormley CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rye Park Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Robert Barclay Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Barclay Academy?
Robert Barclay Academy currently has 792 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Barclay Academy take?
Robert Barclay Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Robert Barclay Academy?
Robert Barclay Academy is in Hoddesdon, EN11 8JY, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Barclay Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Robert Barclay Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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