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Barnwell School

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Barnwell School

Barnwell, Stevenage, SG2 9SW

Foundation school
Pupils
1,315
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.3%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.0%
Basics 9-5
36.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.6%
EBacc APS
3.42
EBacc 9-5
3.4%
EBacc 9-4
6.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.54
A*-A Grades
8.9%
A*-B Grades
32.1%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 60 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Barnwell School

Barnwell School is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 1,315 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barnwell School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2026 — 2024+ framework
  2. Nov 2021 — Good
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Jan 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barnwell School

What is Barnwell School's Ofsted rating?
Barnwell School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Barnwell School's latest exam results?
Barnwell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barnwell School located?
Barnwell School is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (SG2 9SW).
How many pupils attend Barnwell School?
Barnwell School has around 1,315 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barnwell School with other schools?
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