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Robert Barclay Academy

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Robert Barclay Academy

Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8JY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
792
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.8%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.9%
Basics 9-5
39.3%

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
28.0%
EBacc APS
3.68
EBacc 9-5
12.1%
EBacc 9-4
15.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.17
A*-A Grades
3.5%
A*-B Grades
29.4%
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 56 students entered

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About Robert Barclay Academy

Robert Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 792 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 Robert Barclay Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Robert Barclay Academy

What is Robert Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Robert Barclay Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Robert Barclay Academy's latest exam results?
Robert Barclay Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Robert Barclay Academy located?
Robert Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (EN11 8JY).
How many pupils attend Robert Barclay Academy?
Robert Barclay Academy has around 792 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Robert Barclay Academy with other schools?
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