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05/06/26

Our latest RBA Review is out now. Featuring Pride Month assemblies, a Year 7 Tower of London visit, Dance enrichment, and welcoming some of our September Year 7 students. Read the paper version here: robertbarclayacademy.co.uk/3… Video  

03/06/26

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22/05/26

Class of 2026, what a journey! As you watch this, you will see RBA is more than lessons and exams – it's about memories, friendships and personal growth. We are so proud of you. Now go and burst into your next adventure…+make a new “bubble” also worth remembering#RBAFamily

22/05/26

Our latest RBA Review is out now. Featuring farewells to Year 11 and Year 13, alongside student achievements, assessments, and enrichment across the school. Read the paper version here:https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

15/05/26

Our latest RBA Review is out now. Featuring a message from our Headteacher, Scholars Cup success, MasterChef highlights, enrichment opportunities, and sporting achievements. Read the paper version here:https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

08/05/26

Our latest RBA Review is now available. Including a message from our Headteacher, exam updates, student leadership, Year 9 Immersion Day, and sporting achievements. 🔗 Read the paper version here:https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

01/05/26

The latest RBA Review is out now. Featuring a message from our Headteacher, exam updates, enrichment activities, and recent sporting successes. Read the paper version here:https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

24/04/26

Our latest RBA Review is out now, please check your inbox for the paper version. Please see our Headteacher Highlights below

17/04/26

RBA Review is out now! A great return after Easter, strong learning across the academy, Sixth Form highlights, and key updates for the term ahead. Paper version: https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW Headteacher video: https://t.co/iHsTjnUa6p

27/03/26

📢 This Week’s Review Update There is no paper version of our school review this week. Instead, please take a moment to watch our Headteacher’s video update, where all the key information is shared. 🎥 Watch the Headteacher’s video here: https://t.co/jwxpqUqzcZ

26/03/26

Great to see parents, Yr 11 students & staff coming together at our Year 11 GCSE Information Evening — real teamwork and shared focus for success ahead. 💫📚#StrongerTogether

20/03/26

This week at RBA has been full of amazing achievements! From standout performances in the Great Big Dance Off to exciting careers events, science projects, sports wins and more — our students have truly shined. 🌟https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

13/03/26

✨ Our latest RBA Review is out now! ✨ Stay connected with everything happening at Robert Barclay Academy!https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW Watch our Headteachers Video here: https://t.co/5F60JjOTR6

06/03/26

✨ Our latest RBA Review is out now! ✨ Catch up on this week’s highlights. Take a look and stay connected with everything happening at Robert Barclay Academy! https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

27/02/26

Our new RBA Weekly Review is out! This week includes a fun RE House Competition quiz for parents — see how many you can get right! Plus highlights from Immersion Day and a big win for our Year 11 football team. Read more: https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

26/02/26

A spirited fight back from Yr11s this week in the District Cup 1/4 finals. Two goals a piece from Ryan and Michael helped the team overcome 1-3 scoreline to win 4-3. A fantastic team effort with PoM going to Jacob. Onto the semis!! 👊🏼⚽️👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/0Q1R6Sp96N

26/02/26

A spirited fight back from Yr11s this week in the District Cup 1/4 finals. Two goals a piece from Ryan and Michael helped the team overcome 1-3 scoreline to win 4-3. A fantastic team effort with PoM going to Jacob. Onto the semis!! 👊🏼⚽️👏🏼

13/02/26

Our latest RBA Weekly Review is now live! This week we’re celebrating a brilliant 2nd place finish for our Year 9 netball team, an impressive cross‑country performance plus a fantastic MFL Bake Off showcasing creativity and culture across the school. https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

06/02/26

✨ Our latest RBA Weekly Review is out! This week we’re celebrating a fantastic GCSE Options Evening, an inspiring Holocaust education session for Year 9, and some brilliant sports and Sixth Form highlights. 📩 Read the full newsletter here: https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW

03/02/26

Full house for our Year 8 GCSE Options evening. If you require any further information please see our website here: https://t.co/0phW5TTD2M

02/02/26

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30/01/26

📬 This week’s Weekly Review is now available! 📰 Read the full version here: https://t.co/mLec2QDxFW Stay up to date with all the latest school news and events

30/01/26

Mr de la Croix at the Suffolk County Council Education Conference today, speaking about the transition from Year 6 into Year 7.

30/01/26

A great day at the Trust Chess Competition hosted by Sir John Lawes! Well done to our students for representing the school so positively — focus, teamwork and sportsmanship on display throughout the day.

29/01/26

Our Year 9 students have enjoyed a fantastic Immersion Day today, diving into the world of art and history at the British Museum. They have spent the day exploring exhibitions, discovering incredible artefacts, and taking part in hands‑on creative workshops.

Applying for Sixth Form

Thank you for your interest in RBA Sixth Form.

We are a school that is keen to welcome applications from both existing and external students.

Our offer provides students with a range of opportunities to fully develop and grow in their Sixth Form studies, these include:

  • Quality learning and teaching
  • A proven track record of excellent results
  • A broad and personalised curriculum offer
  • In depth pastoral support
  • Integrated careers support and guidance
  • Valuable and stimulating enrichment opportunities
  • A specific, separate Sixth Form Learning Centre

Sixth Form Students who have studied at RBA have been exceptionally well prepared for their Post 18 pathways, whether that is attending a top university, continuing with further training or embarking on a career. We pride ourselves on having a thriving learning community where students are fully supported to reach their potential.

To apply, please complete an application form and send it to Mr S. Purrier (Head of Sixth Form).  Following this, we will invite you in to have an interview.  In the meantime, if you would like to come and take a look around, please do contact me and I will be happy to arrange this.

We look forwarded to receiving your application and meeting you in the near future.

Sixth Form Open Evening 2025-2026

Application Form

Mr S Purrier
Head of Sixth Form
[email protected]