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
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.
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.
Useful links
- 21 October Governor HR & Finance committe... (governance)
- Governors Information and Duties (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Post Results Consent Forms (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Key policies (other)
- Emotional Wellbeing & Behaviour Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (64.2)
- The Nobel School (63.8)
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy (59.3)
- Marriotts School (58.1)
- Barclay School (52.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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