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Barclay Academy

Barclay Academy

Performance and Ofsted

Performance

GCSE Results 2022 - Dr Matthew Laban - Principal

'These amazing young people endured the peak of Covid disruption in schools, nevertheless, showed great resilience and determination to succeed. We are extremely proud of all their achievements and delighted with the results they have attained. I would like to congratulate every student and thank the dedicated staff who supported students in achieving Barclay's best ever results.'

Progress 

Our progress 8 score improved rapidly from 2019 to 2022. From –0.43 up to +0.41. This improvement of +0.84 puts us in the top 1% (for improvement in this measure) of all the schools in England and as the most improved school in Hertfordshire.

Our progress 8 scores are above national average for all subject areas and significantly above average in most areas.

  Progress/Value added 2022 
Overall  +0.41 
English +0.41 
Maths +0.70 
Ebacc +0.41 
Open +0.22 
Science +0.40 
Humanities +0.17 
Languages +0.48 

Attainment 

Our attainment at 5+ and 4+ is above national in all subject areas. In Maths, Science and Languages it is significantly above national average.

67% of our students achieved a 5 or above in English and Maths in comparison to a Hertfordshire average of 57% and national of 50%. Our attainment 8 score and Ebacc APS are also well above national.

Attainment  

5+ 

5+ national 

4+ 

4+ national

English 

80% 

65% 

92% 

79% 

Maths 

76% 

55% 

87% 

73% 

Science 

62% 

51% 

80% 

69% 

Humanities 

60% 

57% 

73% 

70% 

Languages 

92% 

65% 

96% 

76% 

 

A Level 2022

We are immensely proud of our Year 13 students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of unique challenges over the course of the pandemic. This summer, they sat their first ever external examinations, having had their GCSE examinations cancelled. We are delighted with the results which have allowed them to move on to University courses or apprenticeships. We have several students who have achieved a full suite A/A* grades and many heading to exciting courses at the top universities in the country. We would like to congratulate each of our students on their dedication and commitment and thank all the teachers who have supported them to achieve these marvellous results.  

Full School Performance Results


Ofsted

Barclay Academy received its first Ofsted inspection on 18th and 19th April 2023.  We were very pleased to be judged as following:

Overall effectiveness:                        Good

The quality of education:         Good

Behaviour and attitudes:        Good

Personal Development:        Outstanding

Leadership and management:    Outstanding

Sixth-form provision:           Good

 

The full report can be accessed on the Ofsted website by clicking on the following link.

Barclay Academy Ofsted Report

Barclay Academy - Ofsted Website