Barclay Academy
URN: 144623 • Stevenage SG1 3RB
Overview
- Name
- Barclay Academy
- URN
- 144623
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Scarlett O'Sullivan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01438748459
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Walkern Road, Stevenage SG1 3RB
Summary
Barclay Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, serving students aged 11 to 18. As part of the Future Academies Multi-Academy Trust, the school is committed to high educational standards and aims to ensure that every student achieves their full potential. The ethos of the academy is centred around "Freedom through Education," fostering an environment where students feel valued and confident.
The curriculum at Barclay Academy is knowledge-rich and delivered by subject experts, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to help students develop character and gain new skills. This holistic approach is supported by strong pastoral care, which prioritises the well-being of each student.
With a current enrolment of 992 pupils and a capacity of 1,181, Barclay Academy maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, allowing for individual attention and support. The school is dedicated to inclusivity and strives to prepare students for future opportunities, whether in further education or the workforce.
The curriculum at Barclay Academy is knowledge-rich and delivered by subject experts, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to help students develop character and gain new skills. This holistic approach is supported by strong pastoral care, which prioritises the well-being of each student.
With a current enrolment of 992 pupils and a capacity of 1,181, Barclay Academy maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, allowing for individual attention and support. The school is dedicated to inclusivity and strives to prepare students for future opportunities, whether in further education or the workforce.
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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
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1181
- Pupils
- 992
- Boys
- 485
- Girls
- 507
- FSM %
- 22.80
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 992 | 485 | 507 | 1181 | 22.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 916 | 456 | 460 | 1181 | 24.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 718 | 376 | 342 | 1181 | 22.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 718 | 376 | 342 | 1181 | 22.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 649 | 348 | 301 | 1181 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 672 | 356 | 316 | 1181 | 17.10 |
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