How many pupils does Barnwell School have?

Barnwell School has 1,315 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barnwell School's Ofsted rating?

Barnwell School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 November 2021).

How does Barnwell School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Barnwell School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Barnwell School?

Barnwell School is located at Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW.

Barnwell School

Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

Good

Inspected 24 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

38.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,315

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Barnwell School

Barnwell School is a foundation school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,315 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,315 / 1,590 (83%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 November 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

30.3%

Free school meals

15.8%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

18.1%

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)

38.7

Attainment 8

248 pupils

33.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52%

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

8 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

61%

To higher education

13%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.9%

Overall absence

28.2%

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.

90.57

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +11.5 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

19.26

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£46,165

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 2% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,009 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£8,106

Spend per pupil

£8,356

Income per pupil

57%

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: Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW
Phone: 01438222500
Headteacher: Maria Townsend
Website: http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barnwell School?: Barnwell School is a foundation school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Barnwell School have?: Barnwell School has 1,315 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barnwell School's Ofsted rating?: Barnwell School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 November 2021).
How does Barnwell School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Barnwell School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Barnwell School?: Barnwell School is located at Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW.

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