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Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Barnwell School
Barnwell School is a foundation school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The school has 1,315 pupils on roll.
Foundation school Secondary Ages 11–18 1,315 PupilsURN 117518
Ofsted Report
★
Report Card
Inspected January 2026
Curriculum & TeachingExpected standard
AchievementNeeds attention
Attendance & BehaviourNeeds attention
Personal Dev & WellbeingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership & GovernanceExpected standard
Post-16 ProvisionExpected standard
Safeguarding✓ Met
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
41.4↓ -5pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
36.9%↓ -8pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
89.6%↓ -3pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
16.5↓ 0pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
29.3%↑ +6pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
11.9%↑ +0pp
Teacher Turnover
1,315 / 1,590
83%
Capacity
Surplus
+£328,856
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Barnwell School is a foundation school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The school has 1,315 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Maria Townsend
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01438222500
Website
Address
Stevenage, SG2 9SW
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
The School Day
School day timings are not yet available. Ask the school directly for start and finish times.
Request School TimesEnrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 12 available
School History
+ Pastoral Care Therapy Dog
Food Bank
Teaching Learning Team
Project Educator
Learning The Barnwell Way
Facilities - Hire and Lettings
Careers Programme
Requests for Paper Copies
The Barnwell Way
KS4 Options
+ Rewards Character Cards
Awards & Accreditations
Artsmark
Commitment to arts & culture