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05/09/25

📷 We’re Back! Welcome to a brand new school year at RBA! Check out this week’s short message from the Headteacher with a warm welcome and what to expect this term. piped.video/-nMu0KiOtQA?feature…

05/09/25

📷 JOIN US – Secondary Transfer Open Evening! Thinking about your child’s next step? Come and discover what makes Robert Barclay Academy the right choice for your family. 📷 Date: Thursday 11th September 2025 📷 Time: 5.15pm – 8.00pm 📷 robertbarclayacademy.co.uk/

03/09/25

A huge welcome to our new Year 7s — the newest members of the RBA family! 💙 We’re so excited for the journey ahead. Here's to new friends, big dreams, and an amazing year! 🌟

28/08/25

More Tickets Added!! Secondary Transfer Open Evening on Thursday 11th September 2025. 📅 Date: Thursday 11th September 2025 🕕 Time: Evening 5.15pm - 8.00pm 📍 Location: Robert Barclay Academy 🎟️ Spaces are limited – please book your tickets here: robertbarclayacademy.co.uk/3…

27/08/25

Still thinking about your next steps? Places are still available at RBA 6th Form for Sept. Wide range of courses, supportive environment, excellent teaching+facilities and personalised guidance for university, apprenticeships and careers.  Apply below 👇 robertbarclayacademy.co.uk/7…

19/07/25

A brilliant end to the year at our final whole school assembly! 👏 Huge congrats to Curie House — our 2025 House Cup Champions! 🏆 See you all in September!

18/07/25

Final RBA Review headlines of the year from the Headteacher and special guest. piped.video/3ihFfZbx8HY?feature…

18/07/25

A brilliant night yesterday evening at our Sports Awards Evening – celebrating talent, teamwork & dedication! Well done to all our athletes and a big thank you to Micky Hazard for joining us.

16/07/25

A huge thank you to all the families who joined our Celebration Assemblies this week 🙌 When schools+families work together, great things happen. Hard work always pays off+success is even better when it’s shared. Proud of every student. Grateful for every parent. ❤️

11/07/25

LEAD Day 3 at RBA – a celebration of learning, creativity & courage. Together we grow stronger, braver, and more united. RBA is rising! 🌟

11/07/25

🎬 Our latest RBA Newsletter is out now! Hear from our headteacher as we celebrate the week’s highlights and share important updates. Tune in and stay in the loop! piped.video/yWjiN3bgnzw?si=hiVs…

10/07/25

It was lovely to meet our new Year 7s today. Know you are not just joining a school, you are joining something far more special - a family. piped.video/7zs-kZyqZZo

10/07/25

It was lovely to meet our new Year 7s today. Know you are not just joining a school, you are joining something far more special - a family. #Excellencehttps://t.co/GjdffS4ZMK

09/07/25

Huge thank you to everyone who made our Performing Arts Showcase & Awards Evening such an unforgettable success! Congratulations to all our performers and award winners — you inspired us all with your passion and dedication!

06/07/25

With high temperatures expected again this week, we’ve made some temporary changes to help keep students comfortable: Mon–Wed: Full school uniform without blazers and ties. Thurs & Fri: Students may wear their school-branded PE kit for the full day. Stay cool and hydrated! 💧😎

04/07/25

🚨 New Video Alert! 🚨 We just dropped our latest newsletter video, and it’s packed with updates, tips, and exciting news you won’t want to miss! 🎉 🎬 Watch it now and stay in the loop ➡️piped.video/watch?v=VP8td2S2…

03/07/25

Thank you to all the Yr 6 families who joined us for our Secondary Transfer Information Evening.  This is where it begins — new friendships, big dreams, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in September . 💙

03/07/25

Thank you to all the Yr 6 families who joined us for our Transition Information Evening. This is where it begins — new friendships, big dreams, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in September . 💙 pic.twitter.com/N0FnxNJNzu

01/07/25

Hot off the Hob🔥🔥 Student Masterchef Competition was back this evening and this year it was hotter than ever! We were thrilled to welcome back ⁦⁩ – MasterChef star, bestselling author, and our very own ex-student – as special guest judge!

30/06/25

Yr 9s turned up the heat with some epic DJing and beatbxing in today’s Year 9 Immersion Day

30/06/25

From coastal erosion to sea defences, Yr 10s got hands-on with real-world geography at Walton-on-the-Naze!

30/06/25

Thank you so much to for allowing the RBA JLT to be part of your lovely school for a day!

28/06/25

Due to the warm weather this week we want everyone to be as comfortable as possible.

27/06/25

RBA Video Newsletter from the Headteacher! Catch up on all the latest school news, updates, and upcoming events—straight from our Headteacher.— Robert Barclay Academy (RBA) () Jun 27, 2025

26/06/25

There’s still time to apply for our Sixth Form. Click this link: https://t.co/8Gf7hMCQ1O

School Calendar

September 2025

08Sep12Sep
11Sep
School closes 12.20pm

12:20 - 12:20 | Whole School

11Sep
Secondary Transfer Open Evening

17:00 - 20:00 | Whole School

15Sep19Sep
22Sep26Sep
Week 2

Whole School

25Sep
Flu Vaccinations - All year groups

08:30 - 15:00 | Whole School

29Sep03Oct
Media Activities Week

Whole School

29Sep03Oct
Week 1

Whole School

October 2025

06Oct10Oct
Week 2

Whole School

13Oct17Oct
Week 1

Whole School

18Oct
Saturday Detentions

09:30 - 12:00 | Whole School

20Oct24Oct
Week 2

Whole School

November 2025

03Nov07Nov
Week 1

Whole School

10Nov14Nov
Anti-Bullying Week

Whole School

10Nov14Nov
Week 2

Whole School

11Nov
JLT Trip to Hoddesdon War Memorial

10:00 - 11:30 | Whole School

11Nov
School Remembrance Service

10:30 - 11:00 | Whole School

17Nov21Nov
Week 1

Whole School

22Nov23Nov
Overtures

17:00 - 01:00 |

24Nov
School Closed

Whole School

24Nov28Nov
Week 2

05:30 - 06:00 | Whole School

25Nov28Nov
PE Activities Week

Whole School

December 2025

01Dec05Dec
Week 1

Whole School

08Dec12Dec
Week 2

Whole School

08Dec
Photo group 1 trial exam (5 hours)

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

09Dec
Christmas Concert

18:00 - 20:00 | Whole School

13Dec
Saturday Detentions

09:00 - 12:00 |

15Dec19Dec
Week 1

Whole School

18Dec
Awards Evening

17:30 - 19:00 | Whole School

19Dec
School closes 12:30

11:00 - 11:30 | Whole School

19Dec
School closes at 12.30pm

12:30 - 12:30 | Whole School

January 2026

05Jan
INSET Day

Whole School

06Jan09Jan
12Jan16Jan
Week 1

Whole School

19Jan23Jan
Week 2

Whole School

26Jan30Jan
Week 1

Whole School

29Jan
Y9 Parents Evening

16:00 - 19:00 | Year 9

February 2026

02Feb06Feb
Week 2

Whole School

03Feb
Year 8 Options Evening

17:30 - 18:30 | Year 8

08Feb
Saturday Detentions

09:00 - 12:00 | Whole School

09Feb13Feb
Week 1

Whole School

23Feb27Feb
Week 2

Whole School

23Feb27Feb
23Feb27Feb
Y11 Pre-G Exams

Year 11

March 2026

02Mar06Mar
Week 1

Whole School

02Mar06Mar
National Careers Week

Whole School

05Mar
World Book Day

Whole School

05Mar
Year 8 Parents Evening

16:00 - 19:00 | Year 8

09Mar13Mar
Week 2

Whole School

12Mar
RE - WTM in the Hall - Periods 4+5

12:20 - 15:20 | Year 10

12Mar
Year 13 Exams Advice Evening Hall

18:00 - 19:00 | Year 13

13Mar
Dance rehearsal

15:00 - 17:00 |

16Mar20Mar
Week 1

Whole School

18Mar
Dance rehearsal

13:00 - 17:00 |

19Mar
Year 10 Parents evening

16:00 - 19:00 | Year 10

20Mar
Dance rehearsal

15:00 - 17:00 | Whole School

23Mar27Mar
House Dance Assemblies

Whole School

23Mar27Mar
Week 2

Whole School

26Mar
Y11 Exams Information Evening

17:30 - 18:30 | Year 11

April 2026

13Apr17Apr
Week 1

Whole School

14Apr
Year 8 HPV Vaccinations (VCR)

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 8

20Apr24Apr
21Apr
Y13 Art Exam Day 1

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

22Apr
Y13 Art Exam Day 2

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

23Apr
Y13 Art Exam Day 3

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

24Apr
Y11 Dance Exam Day 1

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 11

27Apr01May
28Apr
Y13 Photography Exam Day 2

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

29Apr
Y13 Photography Exam Day 3

09:00 - 15:00 | Year 13

May 2026

05May08May
Week 2

Whole School

05May08May
07May
Band Rehearsals

09:00 - 15:00 | Whole School

07May
JLT Meeting Online

16:00 - 17:00 | Whole School

07May
Trust Battle of the Bands Concert at SRA

16:00 - 21:00 | School Trip

11May15May
16May
Saturday Detentions

09:00 - 12:00 |

18May22May

June 2026

23Jun
Trust INSET Day

Whole School

July 2026

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