Robert Barclay Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Robert Barclay Academy.

Hoddesdon, EN118JY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.9%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
7 March 2023
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
Cock Lane
Hoddesdon, EN118JY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143131
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8JY
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
940 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
758
Free School Meals
24.4% (185 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
39 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.11 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
95
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
758 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
(10 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement Care Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ced de la Croix notes substantial improvements in teaching, learning environment, ethos and culture, and much improved GCSE and A‑Level results since the Academy became part of the Scholars’ Education Trust, while emphasising high expectations, a balanced curriculum and a rewards system.

Facilities

Classrooms School Hall School Gym New Sports Studio Dance Studio Tennis / Netball Courts Playing Fields

SEND Provision

RBA is an inclusive school and the Learning Support Department works in collaboration with other departments in the school to offer support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The SEND Information Report explains our approach to supporting students with SEND and how students access any additional help that they need.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Robert Barclay Academy (RBA), including for students with education, health and care plans, disabilities and Looked after Children, are handled by the Local Education Authority. A copy of our Admissions Policy can be found on the school website.

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