Barnwell School
Secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 6 January 2026, report published 28 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.0 milesMarriotts School
Report card, Jan 2026: 7 expected
- 1.5 milesThe Nobel School
School remains Good (Jun 2023)
- 2.2 milesBarclay Academy
Good (Apr 2023)
- 2.3 milesThe Thomas Alleyne Academy
Standards maintained (Oct 2024)
- 2.7 milesThe Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Jul 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.