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Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.7 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,005
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally and a 97% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is strong, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. While 83% of students progress to university, only 29% go to top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 66.4 | Top 5% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 85% | Top 5% 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%. | 91% | Top 3% 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%. | 72% | Top 3% 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%. | 83% | 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 115 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (182 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child is happy
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other9.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Black African3.5%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.27680, 1.09117 · CT1 1PH
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Barton Court Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Barton Court Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Barton Court Grammar School a good school?
Barton Court Grammar School scores 96.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barton Court Grammar School?
Based on 182 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barton Court Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Barton Court Grammar School in GCSEs?
Barton Court Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.4. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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