Compare Robert Barclay Academy and St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) and The Broxbourne School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Robert Barclay Academy (Secondary) in Hoddesdon; St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (Secondary) in Waltham Cross; The Broxbourne School (Secondary) in Broxbourne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Robert Barclay Academy, St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) and The Broxbourne School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire and Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Broxbourne School), published Sep 2024. The lowest is 2 (Robert Barclay Academy), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Broxbourne School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Robert Barclay Academy EN11 8JY	St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) EN7 5FB	The Broxbourne School EN10 7FU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8JY	Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN7 5FB	Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 7FU
Latest Ofsted	2 3 May 2023	2 15 Nov 2023	1 9 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	940	1400	1260
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk	www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk	www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01992410800	01992629124	01992411060
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Robert Barclay Academy

EN11 8JY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
EN11 8JY
Ofsted: 2 3 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01992410800

St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)

EN7 5FB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire
EN7 5FB
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992629124

The Broxbourne School

EN10 7FU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7FU
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992411060

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.