Y7 - Y11 Admissions
Choosing the right secondary school is one of the most important decisions for any parent. Every child deserves an environment where they can thrive, build self-confidence, and grow into their best selves. At the heart of our school are the core values of aspiration, knowledge, and respect, guiding our holistic approach to nurturing each student. We believe in balancing academic excellence, co-curricular activities, and pastoral care to provide a well-rounded education that supports every aspect of a child’s development.
Secondary Admissions
Year 6 to Year 7 Admissions. Secondary admission for September 2025 will open on 1st September 2024. All applications must be made via Hertfordshire County Council Admissions. Please follow the link below for details: Secondary and upper school places | Hertfordshire County Council.
A copy of our Year 7 Information booklet can be found here.
In-Year Admissions
If your child is currently of secondary school age and you would like to apply for a place at Barclay Academy, please complete the application form on Hertfordshire County Council Admissions to join our waiting list: In year admissions – change school during the year | Hertfordshire County Council.
Admissions Policy
Our Admission Arrangements information is currently located in the Policies section of our website and our Appeals are submitted via Hertfordshire County Council Admissions here: School appeals | Hertfordshire County Council. For more information or to submit an appeal for in-year admissions, click here.
Admissions Consultation 2026-2027
Barclay Academy is consulting on their admission arrangements for the academic year 2026/27.
The consultation period will run for 6 weeks commencing on Monday 4th November 2024 and closing at 9 am on Monday 16th of December 2024.
The proposed Admissions Policy can be found here.
Responses to these arrangements are invited and should be submitted to the Admissions Committee via admissions@futureacademies.org by 9 am on Monday 16th of December 2024.
Following the period of public consultation held between Monday 24th November 2024 and 9 am on Monday 16th December 2024, the Admissions Committee of Barclay Academy will formally determine the admission arrangements for the academic year of entry 2026/27 by Friday 28th February 2025 in accordance with Regulation 17 of the School Admissions Regulations (2012). The process of consultation and determination will be carried out in accordance with the Admissions Code and associated regulations which can be viewed here.
In accordance with Regulation 21 of the School Admissions Regulations (2012) and Section 88H of the SSFA (1998), any person or body who considered that any Academy's arrangements are unlawful, or not compliant with the Code or relevant law relating to admissions, can make an objection to the School Adjudicator.