Best secondary schools in Stevenage (2026)
Stevenage has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, in the top 12% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 48.2, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Stevenage has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 12% in England |
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage · Roman Catholic |
57.3 | 57.9 | 64% | No rating | |
2 Top 31% in England |
The Nobel School Stevenage |
50.4 | 50.2 | 47% | No rating | |
3 Top 35% in England |
Barclay Academy Stevenage |
48.0 | 49.5 | 57% | Good | |
4 Top 44% in England |
The Thomas Alleyne Academy Stevenage |
46.7 | 48.0 | 53% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 27% in England |
Barnwell School Stevenage |
41.4 | 41.5 | 37% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 24% in England |
Marriotts School Stevenage |
41.5 | 42.4 | 39% | Report card |
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- Rickmansworth
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What is the best secondary school in Stevenage?
On exam results over the last three years, The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is the top-ranked secondary school in Stevenage, in the top 12% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.