Headteacher’s Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to The Barclay School’s website. It is my
privilege to lead Barclay on its journey back to good. Ofsted have now clearly recognised the rapid progress the school is making in their recent full report of April 2018. The school achieved a good judgement in two out of five areas, including pupil behaviour and welfare. I am delighted that they refer to the steely determination of school leaders in driving improvement and the report evidences the very positive features that make this school a good place for all our students to be.

The school’s main aim is to develop our students’ potential to the full and to help them grow into successful, caring and respectful young people. In order to achieve this, Barclay provides a safe, supportive environment within which student’s academic, cultural and emotional needs are met. The school motto – “Believe, Achieve, Exceed” – underlines the opportunities for all members of the Barclay community.

There is outstanding pastoral support so that our students are able to engage with the curriculum, make progress and enjoy what the school has to offer. Ofsted recognised this in their report as a major strength of the school and I would like you to see and hear this for yourselves. The school is growing strongly once more, but we still endeavour to meet the needs of children here as individuals. We are ambitious and set ourselves challenging objectives. This is an exciting time for Barclay as we have rapidly improved the quality of teaching and learning. Our dedicated and hardworking staff team have a real commitment to ensuring that students have the opportunity to make progress and enjoy success.

We set high expectations and, as a result, our students are smart, well behaved and respectful. Students have many opportunities for enrichment, both in school and through a range of educational visits, to enhance their learning in the classroom. I hope that you find our website helpful. We look forward to welcoming you to the Barclay School to see us at first hand. If you are looking for the best school to meet the needs of your son or daughter I trust you will join the many families that have now entrusted us with the education of their children.

Mark Allchorn, Headteacher

GCSE Results Update

The Barclay  School is celebrating its best GCSE results for 4 years. Students performed strongly at a time of significant change in the exam system and downward pressure on results. Overall, 53% of students achieved grades A* to C (9 to 4) including English and Maths. 65 % achieved grades 9 to 4 (the old A* to C) in English Language or Literature and 64% grades 9 to 4 in Mathematics. These good results were reflected across the subject range, with particular highlights in  Biology 98% A*-C

Chemistry and Physics 91% A*-C, Religious Education  87% A*-C 43% A*/A, Physical Education 86% A*-C and Geography 31% A*/A.

Overall, students achieved 199 A/A* (or equivalent) grades. Individual students achieved exceptionally well, and in addition to full sets of  As,  William Clarke achieved 5 A*s and a 9,  Joe Newton and Gage Deitsch 3 A*s, Sarangy Sathyan and Alex Haskins 2 A*s.  Fourteen students achieved at least 3 grade As. Four students achieved the top grade 9 in English and two in Maths.

Headteacher Mark Allchorn said:

“These exciting results reflect the hard work and determination of our students and teachers. We knew this year of new exam courses and grading systems would be challenging, but I am delighted that Barclay students have bucked the trend and produced such fine results. The School looks forward to welcoming many back to our Sixth Form.”