Best 3 Secondary schools in Broxbourne – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: The Broxbourne School (Secondary) in Broxbourne; St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (Secondary) in Waltham Cross; Robert Barclay Academy (Secondary) in Hoddesdon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares The Broxbourne School, St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) and Robert Barclay Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire and Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Broxbourne School), published Sep 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Broxbourne School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST trust.
| Attribute |
The Broxbourne School
EN10 7FU
|
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
EN7 5FB
|
Robert Barclay Academy
EN11 8JY
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy sponsor led |
| Location |
Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 7FU |
Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN7 5FB |
Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8JY |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 9 Sep 2024 | 2 15 Nov 2023 | 2 3 May 2023 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1260 | 1400 | 940 |
| Capacity utilisation | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % | Under capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | Not applicable |
| Trust / Local authority | Hertfordshire (919) | Hertfordshire (919) | SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST |
| Website | www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk | www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk | www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01992411060 | 01992629124 | 01992410800 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7FU - Ofsted
- 1 9 Sep 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Hertfordshire (919)
- Website
- www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01992411060
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN7 5FB - Ofsted
- 2 15 Nov 2023
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Hertfordshire (919)
- Website
- www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01992629124
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
EN11 8JY - Ofsted
- 2 3 May 2023
- Pupils
- ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Website
- www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01992410800
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