Barclay Academy Catchment Area
Barclay Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 992 pupils, and a capacity of 1181 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
992
Pupils
1,181
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Barclay Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barclay Academy?
The catchment area for Barclay Academy is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Barclay Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Barclay Academy: 1181 places, 84% filled: places available
Barclay Academy has a published admission number of 1181 places. 992 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1181 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.8% of pupils at Barclay Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hertfordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →
Barclay Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144623
Other Secondary Schools in Stevenage
If Barclay Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stevenage are the next closest alternatives.
Barnwell School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SG2 9SW
The Nobel School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SG2 0HS
Marriotts School Catchment Area
Community school · SG2 8UT
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SG1 4AE
The Thomas Alleyne Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SG1 3BE
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Barclay Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barclay Academy
What is the catchment area for Barclay Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Barclay Academy is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Barclay Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Barclay Academy has a capacity of 1181 places and currently has 992 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Barclay Academy? ▾
Admission to Barclay Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Barclay Academy cover? ▾
Barclay Academy is a secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barclay Academy? ▾
Barclay Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.