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Barton Court Grammar School
Goodgraded 11/02/2020Ages 11–181,005 pupilsFaithNone
Barton Court Grammar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Canterbury, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 1,005 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/02/2020, Barton Court Grammar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 66 and 84% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Canterbury can view Barton Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 866.4
England avg 45.1 · was 66.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths85%
England avg 45% · was 84% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths97%
England avg 65% · was 96% in 2023/24
EBacc entry91%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.37
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.5
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 39.3
AAB or better24%
Retention98%
Value added+0.12
Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake10.9%
Free school meals10.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence9.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Canterbury
All schools in Canterbury →Canterbury Christ Church University0.2 miNewingate School0.3 miSt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, CanterburyGood · 0.4 miThe Worthgate School0.5 miThe King's School Canterbury0.4 miBarton Manor School0.4 mi
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