Barton Court Grammar School
URN: 137474 • Canterbury CT1 1PH
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Hopkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227464600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longport, Canterbury CT1 1PH
Summary
Barton Court Grammar School, located in Canterbury, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,005 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on providing a high-quality education within a supportive community, aiming to foster both academic excellence and personal development. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement: to support, inspire, and challenge students to achieve their best and develop into independent, confident learners.
The curriculum at Barton Court is designed to cater to individual student needs, encouraging creativity and critical thinking alongside traditional academic subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, promoting not only academic success but also personal growth and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, enhancing their overall school experience.
Barton Court Grammar School values the collaboration between students, parents, staff, and governors, creating an environment where every student can thrive. The school is committed to nurturing a sense of community and belonging, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Barton Court is designed to cater to individual student needs, encouraging creativity and critical thinking alongside traditional academic subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, promoting not only academic success but also personal growth and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, enhancing their overall school experience.
Barton Court Grammar School values the collaboration between students, parents, staff, and governors, creating an environment where every student can thrive. The school is committed to nurturing a sense of community and belonging, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- SEN (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Come along to our Open Evening and Mornings next week! Read More (calendar)
- Careers Policy (download)
- Provider Access Policy (download)
- Work Experience Policy (download)
- Membership/Responsibility (download)
- Committee Structure Summary (download)
- BCAT Scheme of Delegation and Terms of Reference (download)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BARTON COURT ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1005
- Boys
- 570
- Girls
- 435
- FSM %
- 10.70
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1005 | 570 | 435 | 1050 | 10.70 |
2024-09-11 | 1002 | 575 | 427 | 1050 | 9.30 |
2023-09-11 | 976 | 556 | 420 | 810 | 8.20 |
2022-09-11 | 976 | 556 | 420 | 810 | 8.20 |
2021-09-11 | 973 | 566 | 407 | 810 | 7.10 |
2020-09-11 | 994 | 573 | 421 | 810 | 7.40 |
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