SecondaryData as of May 2026

Barton Court Grammar School

Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH

A Good-rated secondary school in Canterbury.

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Pupils

1,005

Ages

11-18

FSM

10.7%

Attainment 8

66.4

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2020

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

Grammars in Kent Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

66.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

47.9%

Basics 9-5

84.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

91.4%

EBacc APS

6.37

EBacc 9-5

60.5%

EBacc 9-4

72.4%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

37.51

A*-A Grades

27.6%

A*-B Grades

60.0%

AAB+ %

23.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 142 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Barton Court Grammar School

Barton Court Grammar School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 182 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.4. The school has around 1,005 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barton Court Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Feb 2020 — Good
Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Barton Court Grammar School

Other open schools within about 5 km, with the same phase shown first where possible.

Frequently asked questions about Barton Court Grammar School

What is Barton Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Barton Court Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about Barton Court Grammar School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 182 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Barton Court Grammar School.

What are Barton Court Grammar School's latest exam results?

Barton Court Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Barton Court Grammar School located?

Barton Court Grammar School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 1PH).

How many pupils attend Barton Court Grammar School?

Barton Court Grammar School has around 1,005 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barton Court Grammar School with other schools?

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