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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.5 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
992
Capacity
1,181
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 32% nationally. A commendable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, although only 8% gain entry to top-third institutions. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a favorable choice for families in Hertfordshire.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.5 | Top 32% 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%. | 74% | Top 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 12% 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%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
Black African9.7%
White Other4.3%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.91566, -0.20302 · SG1 3RB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN144623
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Barclay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barclay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Barclay Academy a good school?
Barclay Academy scores 75.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Barclay Academy in GCSEs?
Barclay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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