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Barclay Academy

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Barclay Academy

Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB

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Pupils
992
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.8%
Attainment 8
49.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
57.3%

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
65.8%
EBacc APS
4.69
EBacc 9-5
35.0%
EBacc 9-4
49.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.30
A*-A Grades
18.5%
A*-B Grades
45.7%
AAB+ %
13.3%

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

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About Barclay Academy

Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.5. The school has around 992 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 Barclay Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Barclay School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barclay Academy

What is Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barclay Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Barclay Academy's latest exam results?
Barclay Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barclay Academy located?
Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (SG1 3RB).
How many pupils attend Barclay Academy?
Barclay Academy has around 992 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barclay Academy with other schools?
View Barclay Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.