Barnwell School vs Roebuck Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwell School
Stevenage · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,270 students
Roebuck Academy
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Barnwell School Stevenage, East of England | Roebuck Academy Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 460 | #1296 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2655 of 4,090 | #10673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,270 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,270 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.9% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnwellschool.co.uk/ | www.roebuck.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Roebuck Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 35.9).
- •Barnwell School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 452.
- •Barnwell School is a local authority school while Roebuck Academy is a academy 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 Barnwell School better than Roebuck Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Roebuck Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 35.9 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 Barnwell School and Roebuck Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnwell School: 1,270. Roebuck Academy: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnwell School and Roebuck Academy rank in East of England?
Barnwell School is 324th of 460 and Roebuck Academy is 1296th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).