Barnwell School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Stevenage, SG2 9SW
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
5 of 6 in Stevenage
Pupils
1,270
First preferences per place
0.48
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 39.6 | 41.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | 33% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 34% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 | -0.32 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Marriotts School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- The Nobel School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 31% in England
- Barclay Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 12% in England
- Monk's Walk School · 5.1 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Stevenage · Best secondary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
Barnwell School is in Shephall (typical home £330,000, crime high).
What is Barnwell School's Ofsted rating?
Barnwell School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Barnwell School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Barnwell School is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.