Barton Court Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Longport Canterbury Kent CT1 1PH |
| Phone | 01227464600 |
| Reference Number | 137474 |
Barton Court Grammar School has been judged as good overall in its recent inspection, with notable strengths in leadership, personal development, and behaviour among students. The school's commitment to a broad and ambitious academic curriculum has resulted in students achieving well above national averages. The respectful and harmonious environment fosters a strong community spirit, and pupils demonstrate a keen interest in learning and personal growth. However, concerns have been raised regarding the support for some pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as they sometimes struggle to grasp and retain the taught material effectively. Additionally, the school has not been inspected in nearly six years, and this is the first inspection under the current evaluation framework since its previous outstanding rating in 2014.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1005 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.72%
Girls: 43.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 53 | 144 |
| 8 | 93 | 53 | 146 |
| 9 | 86 | 69 | 155 |
| 10 | 86 | 57 | 143 |
| 11 | 86 | 66 | 152 |
| 12 | 58 | 67 | 125 |
| 13 | 70 | 70 | 140 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.4% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Barton Court Grammar School | |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- High expectations and ambition for all students
- Strong personal development and enrichment activities
- Effective planning and execution of the academic curriculum
- Teachers demonstrate excellent subject knowledge
- High student engagement and minimal disruption in lessons
- Significant improvement in sixth-form courses and teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for students with special educational needs
- Some pupils do not always retain knowledge effectively
- Lack of systematic promotion of non-qualification activities in the sixth form
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 66.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 84.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 96.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.59 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.28 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 339 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 188 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
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