Robert Barclay Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Cock Lane, EN11 8JY |
| School Website | www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1992410800 |
| URN | 143131 |
School Census
| Total | 707 |
| Girls/Boys | 350/357 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 154 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2023 | Good |
| 18/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 12.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | 19% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 465 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 190 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 393 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 415 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 93 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 358 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Sheredes Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Benford Road, , EN11 8LL
St Cross Catholic Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Upper Marsh Lane, , EN11 8BN
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Riversmead, , EN11 8DP