Barnwell School
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Attainment 8 of 41.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.32
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.52, -0.12]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 206 | 41.5 | — | 53.4% | 13.6% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 217 | 39.6 | -0.32 | 47.5% | 7.8% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 192 | 43.1 | -0.31 | 53.0% | 10.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 169 | 43.2 | -0.58 | 49.0% | 8.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 117518 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Maria Townsend |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SG2 9SW |
| Latest pupils | 206 |
| FSM eligible | 29.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW
http://www.barnwellschool.co.uk/View local authority page1438222500| DfE number | 4066 |
| UKPRN | 10000540 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jan 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |