How many pupils does Barclay Academy have?

Barclay Academy has 992 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?

Barclay Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).

How does Barclay Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Barclay Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.

Is Barclay Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barclay Academy is part of FUTURE ACADEMIES.

Where is Barclay Academy?

Barclay Academy is located at Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB.

Barclay Academy

Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB

Good

Inspected 18 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

992

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Barclay Academy

Barclay Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 992 pupils on roll. It is part of FUTURE ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 (2025/26). 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% 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: 992 / 1,181 (84%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

22.5%

Free school meals

14.1%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

15.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.0

Attainment 8

171 pupils

48.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

45 students

13.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

71%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

91%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%

Overall absence

23.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

63.05

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.2 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

11.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£47,578

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£644 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3.1% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,329

Spend per pupil

£8,024

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB
Phone: 01438748459
Head Teacher: Scarlett O'Sullivan
Website: www.barclay.futureacademies.org

Academy Trust

FUTURE ACADEMIES →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barclay Academy?: Barclay Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Barclay Academy have?: Barclay Academy has 992 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barclay Academy's Ofsted rating?: Barclay Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).
How does Barclay Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Barclay Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.
Is Barclay Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Barclay Academy is part of FUTURE ACADEMIES.
Where is Barclay Academy?: Barclay Academy is located at Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB.

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