Barton Court Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Barton Court Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
Kent Test
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
HealthyAbout 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
Ages & Pupils
1,005
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 2 November 2020
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
66.4
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
84.9%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
10.7%
Free School Meals
13.5%
English as Additional Language
0.6%
EHCP
6.07%
SEN Support