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Barclay Academy
- Secondary
- Stevenage SG1 3RB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well in core subjects due to well-designed programmes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations are high; generally well-ordered but a few struggle to self-regulate.
Qualifications and Training: Comprehensive ongoing training and support provided for staff.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are supported in using effective strategies in class.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need to improve on picking up pupils' misconceptions.
Opportunities for Involvement: School encourages parent involvement via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Clear communication channels for concerns and feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognize the determined work of the leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are managed swiftly with external agency help if needed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made significant improvements since opening.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly and fairly by adults.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Regular checks and clear safeguarding policies are in place.
Extracurricular Offerings: Exceptional range of clubs and activities supported by the trust.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong support for balancing academics with extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: Wide variety of activities including karting and rowing.
Career Counselling Services: Strong provision for careers education in main school and sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Individualized support for struggling students in sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective strategies in place to support pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Full range of subjects offered from Years 7 to 9, including Latin.
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About Us
Barclay Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 916 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 10.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 37.35% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.5% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 30.28% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 15.56% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 21.37% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 3.37 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.36% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.49% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 47.62% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 39.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 51.68% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 30.36% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 17.89% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 22.57% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.81% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.37% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 48.52% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.41% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.34% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.27% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.54% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.09% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.37% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.93% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.52% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.76% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.97 | 32.74 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.42 | 31.59 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.43% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 32 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 63.36% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 21.3% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.29 | 36.9 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.19 | 35.3 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.8% | 20.26% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 42 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 64.63% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 18.52% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.21% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.86 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.88% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 31.6% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.42% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barclay Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1