Barnwell School

A good foundation school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barnwell School.

Stevenage, SG29SW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.6%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barnwell
Stevenage, SG29SW
Phone
1438222500
Website
barnwellschool.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117518
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Barnwell, Stevenage, SG2 9SW
Website
http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,590 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,323
Free School Meals
30.1% (398 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
61 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
82 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
165
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,323 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Leaders of the school have transformed pupils' attitudes towards learning.

Facilities

Outdoor sports fields Leisure Centre access Tennis courts State-of-the-art IT network ICT suite Study blocks Common room Social area Exclusive teaching rooms Sixth Form Centre (Post 16 Centre) study block Two campuses (Middle School and Upper School)

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE courses A-level courses Vocational curriculum Wide range of course combinations Flexibility across Middle/Upper/Sixth Form

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