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Bartholomew School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Craig Thomas

corporate_fareEYNSHAM PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY

location_onWitney, OX29 4AP

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,363

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Oxfordshire

#364 of 3,216 nationally

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Bartholomew School is a Academy converter secondary school in Witney, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Bartholomew School is an academy converter in Witney, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EYNSHAM PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,383 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57, placing the school #5 in Oxfordshire and #364 of 3,216 nationally. 66.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 38.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 69.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 36.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

66.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)38.7%

Entering EBacc31.50%

EBacc APS5

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.60%

EBacc APS4.97

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS5.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.76

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

148

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*14.7%

Achieving A*–A36.2%

Achieving A*–B69.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate91.2%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

136

Retention rate96.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B+

Students

145

Retention rate97.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

115

Retention rate99.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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21 May 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-05-19

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.8%(52 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,383 pupils. During this period, there were 85 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,383	85	6.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,388	102	7.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,352	74	5.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,346	46	3.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,347	49	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,357	42	3.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,363	48	3.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,358	28	2.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,324	21	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,328	27	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,320	16	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,288	9	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,283	6	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,281	22	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,266	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,266	12	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,270	20	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,274	16	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,279	12	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,282	8	0.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,252	21	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,254	23	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,247	22	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,227	34	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,221	40	3.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,223	21	1.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree23%

disagree27%

strongly disagree28%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree46%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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