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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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