Question 1

Is Barnwell School a good school?

Accepted Answer

GCSE: Attainment 8 is 41.5, Progress 8 is -0.32, 37.4% achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, and the school ranks 2,524th of 3688 for overall GCSE performance, 5th in Stevenage. A-level: 30% of entries are A*-B, with 10% at A*-A, and the sixth form ranks 1,904th nationally, 6th in Stevenage.

Question 2

GCSE: Attainment 8 is 41.5, Progress 8 is -0.32, 37.4% achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, and the school ranks 2,524th of 3688 for overall GCSE performance, 5th in Stevenage. A-level: 30% of entries are A*-B, with 10% at A*-A, and the sixth form ranks 1,904th nationally, 6th in Stevenage.

Accepted Answer

GCSE: Attainment 8 is 41.5, Progress 8 is -0.32, 37.4% achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, and the school ranks 2,524th of 3688 for overall GCSE performance, 5th in Stevenage. A-level: 30% of entries are A*-B, with 10% at A*-A, and the sixth form ranks 1,904th nationally, 6th in Stevenage.

Question 3

How does the two-campus structure work?

Accepted Answer

Barnwell operates two adjacent campuses. Middle Campus (Years 7-8) provides personalised learning for younger students. Upper Campus (Years 9-13) houses specialist facilities, GCSEs, A-levels, and the sixth form. Students transfer between campuses at the end of Year 8, allowing age-appropriate provision.

Question 4

What clubs and activities does Barnwell offer?

Accepted Answer

Extensive co-curricular programme includes: Stagecoach Stevenage, Identity Dance, Jigsaw Stevenage, Emerald Dance Academy for performing arts; Stevenage Royals Basketball, IMI Football Academy, badminton, netball, cricket, ju-jitsu, parkour for sports; Indoor Raceway for RC racing. Purpose-built dance studios and function halls. Clubs rotate termly.

Question 5

What is the sixth form like at Barnwell?

Accepted Answer

GCSE: Attainment 8 is 41.5, Progress 8 is -0.32, 37.4% achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, and the school ranks 2,524th of 3688 for overall GCSE performance, 5th in Stevenage. A-level: 30% of entries are A*-B, with 10% at A*-A, and the sixth form ranks 1,904th nationally, 6th in Stevenage.

Question 6

How competitive is entry to Barnwell School?

Accepted Answer

School was oversubscribed with 1.31 applications per place in measured year. Non-selective admissions by distance; no formal catchment. Distance from school gate is main criterion after looked-after children and siblings. Families should verify their distance before relying on a place.

Question 7

What has Barnwell School improved since 2018?

Accepted Answer

GCSE: Attainment 8 is 41.5, Progress 8 is -0.32, 37.4% achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, and the school ranks 2,524th of 3688 for overall GCSE performance, 5th in Stevenage. A-level: 30% of entries are A*-B, with 10% at A*-A, and the sixth form ranks 1,904th nationally, 6th in Stevenage.

Question 8

What support is available for student wellbeing at Barnwell?

Accepted Answer

Pastoral care centred on form tutors and college systems. Therapy dog on site. School operates a food bank for families facing hardship. Mental health support available. LGBTQ+ support explicitly offered. Head of year holds accountability for each cohort's wellbeing and enrichment opportunities.

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