Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, Kent, South East · CT1 1PH
A mixed grammar school in Canterbury, Barton Court draws on the county-wide Kent Test for its 150 places at age 11. Ofsted judged the school "Good" overall, but awarded the highest "Outstanding" grade for behaviour, personal development and leadership - a sign that pupils are well supported and the school is purposefully run. With 1,005 pupils against a capacity of 1,050, it is a large school operating close to full. Its intake reflects something of the wider community, with around one in ten pupils eligible for free school meals and a similar proportion speaking English as an additional language.
1,005
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,005
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6
- Location
- Canterbury, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.bartoncourt.org
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
66.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
85%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results stand well above national norms: the average Attainment 8 score of 66.4 comfortably exceeds the national figure of 46.9, and 85% of pupils gain grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education "Good". The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.6 is fairly typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.07%
- EHC plans
- 0.6%
- English as additional language
- 13.5%
- Free school meals
- 10.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 11 February 2020
The last word
A sizeable, well-led grammar where strong behaviour and pastoral care sit alongside results that outpace the national picture. Selection is via the Kent Test, so families should prepare for English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Barton Court Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Barton Court Grammar School located?
Barton Court Grammar School is located at Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH.
What type of school is Barton Court Grammar School?
Barton Court Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Barton Court Grammar School test in the 11+?
Barton Court Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Barton Court Grammar School use for the 11+?
Barton Court Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Barton Court Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Barton Court Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Barton Court Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Barton Court Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Barton Court Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Barton Court Grammar School belong to?
Barton Court Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Barton Court Grammar School offer?
Barton Court Grammar School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Barton Court Grammar School?
Barton Court Grammar School has approximately 1,005 pupils on roll.
What is Barton Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Barton Court Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 11 February 2020.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.