Barclay Academy

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

Stevenage, SG13RB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.4%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
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
18 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Walkern Road
Stevenage, SG13RB
Phone
1438748459
Website
barclay.futureacademies.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144623
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB
Website
www.barclay.futureacademies.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURE ACADEMIES
Capacity
1,181 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
916
Free School Meals
25.9% (237 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
50 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
48.8 (+29.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.4 (+24.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.4 (+8.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
57 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
916 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"libertas per cultum (freedom through education)"

Knowledge Aspiration Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Scarlett O'Sullivan welcomes visitors and emphasizes a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong pastoral care, broad extracurricular opportunities and the Trust’s motto of freedom through education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music ensembles (including woodwind, strings, guitar ensemble, KS3/KS4 choir) Drama groups Drama Company/Performing Arts Company Dance Company Art enrichment workshops Music concerts and school productions Instrumental lessons (1-2-1 and groups) KS3/KS4 choir Band/ensemble rehearsals

Sports

Football Netball Hockey Table tennis Volleyball Basketball Gymnastics Cheerleading Cricket Rounders

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum (Libertas per cultura) Careers Education and Guidance with Compass Careers Benchmark and Unifrog Extensive co-curricular programme and trips Latin Excellence Programme Broad KS3/KS4/KS5 subject offerings across arts, sciences, languages and humanities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club 8:00–8:25; Co-Curricular Clubs 3:15–4:15

Admissions Criteria

Secondary admissions via Hertfordshire County Council; In-Year admissions via Hertfordshire County Council; Appeals process available; Admission outside normal age group form and related policies available on site

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