Robert Barclay Academy

About Robert Barclay Academy

Robert Barclay Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 792 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 (2025/26). 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

792 / 940 (84%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY

Phone

01992410800

Head Teacher

Ced de la Croix

Website

www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Robert Barclay Academy?

Robert Barclay Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Robert Barclay Academy have?

Robert Barclay Academy has 792 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Robert Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?

Robert Barclay Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Robert Barclay Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Robert Barclay Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 in 2025/26.

Is Robert Barclay Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Robert Barclay Academy is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Robert Barclay Academy?

Robert Barclay Academy is located at Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY.