Barton Court Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Barton Court Grammar School

Grammar SchoolKent, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

Kent Test

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

Healthy

About Barton Court Grammar School

Barton Court Grammar School in Canterbury is an inclusive and caring community where pupils genuinely thrive. With exemplary behaviour and a harmonious atmosphere, students here are courteous, motivated, and deeply proud of their school. The curriculum is ambitious, offering the full English Baccalaureate at GCSE alongside a broad range of academic and vocational pathways in the sixth form. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from an impressive array of opportunities—from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to poetry and crochet clubs, plus numerous national and international trips. Most leavers progress to prestigious universities or high-quality apprenticeships, well-prepared for life beyond school.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,005

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 2 November 2020

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

66.4

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

84.9%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,005 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1Healthy
Consortium
Kent

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Free School Meals
Yes

Student Demographics

10.7%

Free School Meals

13.5%

English as Additional Language

0.6%

EHCP

6.07%

SEN Support

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