Robert Barclay Academy, based in Hoddesdon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Robert Barclay Academy currently has around 792 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8JY |
| Website: | www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01992410800 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ced de la Croix |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143131 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 940 |
| Number of Pupils: | 792 |
| Number of Boys: | 414 |
| Number of Girls: | 378 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.70% | 584 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 38 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 32 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 15 |
| African | 1.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL | 4out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | - not rated | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes School Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School High Road , EN10 7DD | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7FU | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 1out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broxbournebury School White Stubbs Lane , EN10 7PY | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.