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Barclay Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Matthew Laban

corporate_fareFUTURE ACADEMIES

location_onStevenage, SG1 3RB

language Visit Website phone 1438748459

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

814

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Attainment 8

49.5

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GCSE Rank

#42 in Hertfordshire

#1,002 of 3,216 nationally

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Barclay Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Stevenage, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Barclay Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of FUTURE ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 992 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5, placing the school #42 in Hertfordshire and #1,002 of 3,216 nationally. 57.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 45.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.17 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

57.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.5%

Entering EBacc65.80%

EBacc APS4.69

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74.80%

EBacc APS4.56

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.0%

Achieving A*–A18.5%

Achieving A*–B45.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.0%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 April 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-04-18

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-04-25

Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-07-05

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(46 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 992 pupils. During this period, there were 95 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	992	95	9.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,006	101	10.0%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	923	76	8.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	916	77	8.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	915	74	8.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	804	89	11.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	814	44	5.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	793	37	4.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	720	65	9.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	718	42	5.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	718	51	7.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	639	74	11.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	649	3	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	646	54	8.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	672	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	672	76	11.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	675	65	9.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	691	22	3.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	0	17	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree46%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree20%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes38%

no62%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree46%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree16%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree28%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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