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Barnwell School is a secondary foundation school in Stevenage, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this foundation school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Barnwell School has a Progress 8 score of -0.32 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, 58% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has 1,315 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.9%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.8%.
After leaving Barnwell School, student destinations include 46% going on to university and 8% entering apprenticeships.
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Barnwell School has a Progress 8 score of -0.32, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 39.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
58% of students at Barnwell School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Barnwell School achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Barnwell School has an overall absence rate of 10.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Barnwell School is 11.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Barnwell School has 1,315 pupils on roll.
19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
23% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Barnwell School, 46% go on to university and 8% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Barnwell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Barnwell School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Barnwell School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
131/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
48/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Stevenage area
4.0
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 27 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.