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Bartholomew School
Witney Road, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4AP, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.5 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,383
Capacity
1,325
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 11% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 80% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Additionally, 70% of pupils progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for higher education. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 91% of schools.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality 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. | 57.0 | Top 11% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 32% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% 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%. | 70% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 115 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
White Other6.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.78218, -1.38104 · OX29 4AP
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN137919
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bartholomew.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bartholomew School rated by Ofsted?
Bartholomew School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Bartholomew School a good school?
Bartholomew School scores 90.5/100 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 Bartholomew School in GCSEs?
Bartholomew School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.0. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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