Barnwell School

URN: 117518 • Stevenage SG2 9SW

Overview

Name
Barnwell School
URN
117518
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Maria Townsend (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01438222500
Website
Visit
Address
Barnwell, Stevenage SG2 9SW

Summary

Barnwell School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,315 students and a capacity of 1,620. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience. Barnwell promotes British values and offers a range of pastoral care initiatives, including a therapy dog and a food bank, to support student wellbeing.

The curriculum at Barnwell is diverse, covering a wide array of subjects from the arts and humanities to sciences and modern foreign languages. The school aims to inspire all students through innovative teaching methods and a focus on personal development, including careers education and life skills. Additionally, Barnwell provides various co-curricular activities and clubs to enhance students' learning experiences outside the classroom.

With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (29.3%), Barnwell School is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community and ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support. Parents can find further information on the school’s website, including policies, performance data, and resources for supporting their children’s education.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1620
Pupils
1315
Boys
642
Girls
673
FSM %
29.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1315 642 673 1620 29.30
2024-09-11 1323 653 670 1650 28.80
2023-09-11 1151 586 565 1800 22.80
2022-09-11 1151 586 565 1800 22.80
2021-09-11 1059 543 516 1800 21.00
2020-09-11 1045 542 503 1800 18.60

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