Stevenage secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Stevenage, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 187The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic SchoolStevenage · Academy Secondary57.9 Attainment 8 · 1,620 students
- 267Barclay AcademyStevenage · Academy Secondary49.5 Attainment 8 · 1,044 students
- 365The Nobel SchoolStevenage · Local authority Secondary50.2 Attainment 8 · 1,475 students
- 460The Thomas Alleyne AcademyStevenage · Academy Secondary48.0 Attainment 8 · 970 students
- 544Marriotts SchoolStevenage · Local authority Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,415 students
- 636Barnwell SchoolStevenage · Local authority Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,270 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.8 Top 10% | 57.9 Attainment 8 | 1,620 |
| 2 | Barclay Academy Stevenage · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 66.9 Top 50% | 49.5 Attainment 8 | 1,044 |
| 3 | The Nobel School Stevenage · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 65.3 Top 50% | 50.2 Attainment 8 | 1,475 |
| 4 | The Thomas Alleyne Academy Stevenage · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 48.0 Attainment 8 | 970 |
| 5 | Marriotts School Stevenage · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,415 |
| 6 | Barnwell School Stevenage · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 35.9 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,270 |
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Stevenage with a Success Index (England) of 86.8. Of the 6 schools shown, 3 are academy, 3 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools league table, every school on the Stevenage page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Stevenage?
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage, East of England ranks first among secondary schools in Stevenage with a Success Index (England) of 86.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,620).
How are secondary schools in Stevenage ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.