Robert Barclay Academy vs The Broxbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Barclay Academy
Hoddesdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
821 students
The Broxbourne School
Broxbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,442 students
| Measure | Robert Barclay Academy Hoddesdon, East of England | The Broxbourne School Broxbourne, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #272 of 460 | #63 of 460 |
| National rank | #2238 of 4,090 | #404 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 821 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 821 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 114.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.3% | 66.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57% | 82% |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | 27.2 | 38.7 |
| town | Hoddesdon | Broxbourne |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk | www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Broxbourne School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 44.8).
- •The Broxbourne School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 821.
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 Robert Barclay Academy better than The Broxbourne School?
On the Success Index (England), The Broxbourne School ranks higher (85.9 vs 44.8 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 Robert Barclay Academy and The Broxbourne School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hoddesdon and Broxbourne in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Barclay Academy: 821. The Broxbourne School: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Barclay Academy and The Broxbourne School rank in East of England?
Robert Barclay Academy is 272nd of 460 and The Broxbourne School is 63rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).