Barclay Academy vs The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 848 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barclay Academy
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,620 students
| Measure | Barclay Academy Stevenage, East of England | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #142 of 460 | #55 of 460 |
| National rank | #1154 of 4,090 | #368 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,044 | 1,620 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,044 | 1,620 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 115.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.3% | 64.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.4% | 83.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | 37.1 |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barclay.futureacademies.org | www.jhn.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 66.9).
- •The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,620 students compared with 1,044.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barclay Academy better than The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School ranks higher (86.8 vs 66.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barclay Academy and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barclay Academy: 1,044. The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School: 1,620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barclay Academy and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School rank in East of England?
Barclay Academy is 142nd of 460 and The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School is 55th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).