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Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.1 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,315
Capacity
1,590
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.5, placing it in the top 73% nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Additionally, 61% of students progress to university, though only 13% gain admission to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 24 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.3%
Black African7.1%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.88985, -0.17295 · SG2 9SW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117518
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.barnwellschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnwell School rated by Ofsted?
Barnwell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 November 2021.
Is Barnwell School a good school?
Barnwell School scores 32.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Barnwell School in GCSEs?
Barnwell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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