Best 3 Secondary schools in Stevenage – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Barclay Academy (Secondary) in Stevenage; Barnwell School (Secondary) in Stevenage; Marriotts School (Secondary) in Stevenage — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barclay Academy, Barnwell School and Marriotts School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, foundation school and community school type located around Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Barclay Academy), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Barclay Academy (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; all within the Future Academies trust.

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Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3RB
Ofsted
2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Future Academies
Website
www.barclay.futureacademies.org
Telephone
01438748459
Phase / Type
Secondary • Foundation school
Location
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 9SW
Ofsted
2 18 Jan 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hertfordshire (919)
Website
www.barnwellschool.co.uk
Telephone
01438222500
Phase / Type
Secondary • Community school
Location
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 8UT
Ofsted
2 16 Jan 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hertfordshire (919)
Website
marriotts.herts.sch.uk
Telephone
01438726999

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How are these comparisons built?
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What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
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How should I choose a school?
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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