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Robert Barclay Academy
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.5 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
792
Capacity
940
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 60% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in higher grade attainment, as only 39% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 65% of pupils progress to university, although only 5% attend top-third institutions, indicating a need for further support in advancing students to higher educational opportunities.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 37 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other8.2%
Mixed Other4.8%
Other4.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.75450, -0.01794 · EN11 8JY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN143131
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Barclay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Robert Barclay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Robert Barclay Academy a good school?
Robert Barclay Academy scores 37.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Robert Barclay Academy in GCSEs?
Robert Barclay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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