Barclay Academy vs Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km 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
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
236 students
| Measure | Barclay Academy Stevenage, East of England | Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #142 of 460 | #261 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1154 of 4,090 | #2000 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,044 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,044 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barclay.futureacademies.org | www.trottshill.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 66.9).
- •Barclay Academy is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 236.
- •Barclay Academy is a academy school while Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (81.1 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 Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barclay Academy: 1,044. Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barclay Academy and Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Barclay Academy is 142nd of 460 and Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School is 261st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).