Best 3 Secondary schools in Hoddesdon – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Robert Barclay Academy (Secondary) in Hoddesdon; The John Warner School (Secondary) in Hoddesdon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Robert Barclay Academy and The John Warner School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire and Hoddesdon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Robert Barclay Academy), published May 2023. The lowest is 4 (The John Warner School), published Dec 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Robert Barclay Academy (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 1,600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST and Danes Educational Trust.

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Attribute	Robert Barclay Academy EN11 8JY	The John Warner School EN11 0QF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8JY	Hoddesdon EN11 0QF
Latest Ofsted	2 3 May 2023	4 18 Dec 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	940	1192
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST	Danes Educational Trust
Website	www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk	www.johnwarner.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01992410800	01992462889
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
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

The John Warner School

EN11 0QF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hoddesdon
EN11 0QF
Ofsted: 4 18 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Danes Educational Trust
Website: www.johnwarner.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992462889

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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.