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St Bartholomew's School
Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,930
Capacity
1,922
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.2, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 13% nationally. A notable 79% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 71% progress to university, with nearly a third attending top-third institutions. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 89.8 indicates it outperforms 90% of schools, reflecting a high level of parent satisfaction and community engagement.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.2 | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 263 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.7%
White Other7.9%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.39229, -1.33168 · RG14 6JP
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN137465
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stbarts.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bartholomew's School rated by Ofsted?
St Bartholomew's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is St Bartholomew's School a good school?
St Bartholomew's School scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Bartholomew's School in GCSEs?
St Bartholomew's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.2. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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