Robert Barclay Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8JYOpen in maps

Robert Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Hoddesdon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 56th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 3 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

107 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.2

44.2, 1.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths39.3%

39.3%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57%

57%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc28%

28%, 12.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.68

3.68, 0.41 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

43 students

Average point score per A level entry27.17

27.17, 7.83 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

821 pupils on roll, with places for 940

Eligible for free school meals22.5%

22.5%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.5%

8.5%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.6%

14.6%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.3%

7.3%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Robert Barclay Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Broxbourne School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.4
The John Warner School2 milesOfsted: InadequateAttainment 8: 40.8
Haileybury College2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 14.5
Haileybury Turnford3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 43.3
Presdales School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 58.9

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ced de la Croix
Phone
01992410800
Website
robertbarclayacademy.co.uk
Address
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8JY
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
143131

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.