Barton Court Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Longport, CT1 1PH |
| School Website | www.bartoncourt.org |
| Telephone | 1227464600 |
| URN | 137474 |
School Census
| Total | 985 |
| Girls/Boys | 408/577 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.4%/58.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 85 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/02/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/02/2020 | Good |
| 27/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 66 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 83.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 95.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 88.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 96% |
| Entering EBacc | 99% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 86% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 97% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.51 |
| Progress 8 | 0.46 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 801 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 346 |
| As third preference | 211 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 812 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 336 |
| As third preference | 194 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 762 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 323 |
| As third preference | 176 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 2.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1076 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 476 |
| As third preference | 201 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 766 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 315 |
| As third preference | 185 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 764 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 323 |
| As third preference | 195 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 791 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 322 |
| As third preference | 207 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 761 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 326 |
| As third preference | 182 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 855 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 369 |
| As third preference | 218 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 773 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 327 |
| As third preference | 182 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 806 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 353 |
| As third preference | 224 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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