Barclay Academy

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Address	Walkern Road, SG1 3RB
School Website	www.barclay.futureacademies.org
Telephone	1438748459
URN	144623

School Census

Total	814
Girls/Boys	399/415
Girls/Boys Ratio	49.0%/51.0%
% pupils where English not first language	13.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	191
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	17.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
18/04/2023	Good
25/04/2018	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	18/04/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Inspection Date	25/04/2018
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
18 April 2023	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	48
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	53.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	71.80%
Entering EBacc	74.20%
EBacc average point score	4.52
Progress 8	0.15

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	46.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	60%
Entering EBacc	54%
EBacc average point score	4.2
Progress 8	-0.03

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	52.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	67%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	80%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	4.58
Progress 8	0.41

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	482
As first preference	132
As second preference	114
As third preference	128

Total Offers Made	183
first preference offers	132
second preference offers	17
third preference offers	18

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	402
As first preference	94
As second preference	126
As third preference	96

Total Offers Made	206
first preference offers	94
second preference offers	43
third preference offers	20

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	382
As first preference	87
As second preference	108
As third preference	95

Total Offers Made	165
first preference offers	87
second preference offers	37
third preference offers	15

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	360
As first preference	72
As second preference	98
As third preference	82

Total Offers Made	178
first preference offers	72
second preference offers	31
third preference offers	10

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	284
As first preference	64
As second preference	63
As third preference	74

Total Offers Made	107
first preference offers	64
second preference offers	9
third preference offers	8

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	48%
agree	32%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	51%
agree	35%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	47%
agree	39%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	11%
agree	13%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	7%
not applicable	57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	46%
agree	41%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	42%
agree	20%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	1%
not applicable	20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	38%
no	62%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	46%
agree	27%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	16%
dont know	3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	55%
agree	34%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	52%
agree	31%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	49%
agree	41%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	44%
agree	40%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	61%
agree	32%
disagree	4%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	46%
agree	28%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	82%
no	18%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	66.8%
african ethnic origin	7.9%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.5%
indian ethnic origin	4%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.4%
pakistani ethnic origin	1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.8%
caribbean ethnic origin	0.7%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	69.7%
african ethnic origin	6.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.3%
indian ethnic origin	5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	1%
any other black background ethnic origin	1%
pakistani ethnic origin	0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin	0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.6%