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03/05/26

🎧 Proud of our students! The online harms podcast that was selected to represent our School in the inter-school Kent competition is:  youtu.be/vqJVvVKAJOA 🗳 Vote daily from 7 May (7am) – 13 May (5pm) ✅ Everyone can vote! 👉 Vote here:  collaboratedigital.com/polls…

02/04/26

🎵 What an evening! Barton Court’s Spring Concert featured 80+ students across all year groups performing everything from Holst & The Beatles to Metallica & musical theatre. 🎸Student‑led ensembles, huge praise for our growing Rock Band & one of our best events in years!

02/04/26

🎵 What an evening! Barton Court’s Spring Concert featured 80+ students across all year groups performing everything from Holst & The Beatles to Metallica & musical theatre. 🎸Student‑led ensembles, huge praise for our growing Rock Band & one of our best events in years!

07/03/26

📢 Year 11 Update – KentChoices KentChoices letter should have or be landing soon, reminding students to: • Accept/decline offers • Preference applications • Apply if they haven’t yet • Access guidance & reassurance Actions are encouraged by 1 April.  Need help? Contact us.

07/03/26

📢 Year 11 Update – KentChoices KentChoices letter should have or be landing soon, reminding students to: • Accept/decline offers • Preference applications • Apply if they haven’t yet • Access guidance & reassurance Actions are encouraged by 1 April.  Need help? Contact us.

15/02/26

🎨👏 Huge news! Maya has won the Young Artist Award, a major bi-annual competition for young creatives across the South East! Her piece on the theme ‘Place’ earned her £150 and a bursary offer from UCA. Well done, Maya! See more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

15/02/26

🎨👏 Huge news! Maya has won the Young Artist Award, a major bi-annual competition for young creatives across the South East! Her piece on the theme ‘Place’ earned her £150 and a bursary offer from UCA. Well done, Maya! See more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

15/02/26

🏆 Barton Court wins Best School at the John Downton Awards for the 4th year running! Huge congratulations to Sam, winner of the 17–18 Photography Prize 📸 453 entries • 36 schools • Outstanding Talent See more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

15/02/26

🏆 Barton Court wins Best School at the John Downton Awards for the 4th year running! Huge congratulations to Sam, winner of the 17–18 Photography Prize 📸 453 entries • 36 schools • Outstanding Talent See more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

07/02/26

🎶 A huge well done to all our Y7 & Y8 students who took part in the Young Musician of the Year! Many performed solo for the first time – an amazing achievement. See the winners:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…  

07/02/26

🎶 A huge well done to all our Y7 & Y8 students who took part in the Young Musician of the Year! Many performed solo for the first time – an amazing achievement. See the winners:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…  

29/01/26

🎨 Four Barton Court students were shortlisted for the RI Coronation Award, a national watercolour competition! 👏 Special congratulations to Libby and Violet for receiving Merits for their outstanding work. More info: bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

29/01/26

🎨 Four Barton Court students were shortlisted for the RI Coronation Award, a national watercolour competition! 👏 Special congratulations to Libby and Violet for receiving Merits for their outstanding work. More info: bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

18/01/26

📣 Join us this Wednesday! Barton Court Grammar School's Sixth Form Open Evening is on 21 Jan, 6.30–8.30pm. Meet staff, explore courses and discover what makes our Sixth Form exceptional. 🔗 Details:  bartoncourt.org/2048/open-ev…    

18/01/26

📣 Join us this Wednesday! Barton Court Grammar School's Sixth Form Open Evening is on 21 Jan, 6.30–8.30pm. Meet staff, explore courses and discover what makes our Sixth Form exceptional. 🔗 Details:  bartoncourt.org/2048/open-ev…    

12/01/26

Celebrating success at our Awards Evening 2025! Students from Years 8–13 were honoured for academic and citizenship achievements. Huge thanks to guest speaker Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR for her inspiring words! Read more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

12/01/26

Celebrating success at our Awards Evening 2025! Students from Years 8–13 were honoured for academic and citizenship achievements. Huge thanks to guest speaker Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR for her inspiring words! Read more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

06/01/26

Eight of our talented students have been shortlisted for the prestigious  ! 🎨 Their work will be exhibited at County Gallery, Maidstone as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. Learn more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…  

06/01/26

Eight of our talented students have been shortlisted for the prestigious  ! 🎨 Their work will be exhibited at County Gallery, Maidstone as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. Learn more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…  

18/12/25

Missed the Winter Concert? 🎶 Catch the amazing performances from our orchestra, ensembles, choirs and soloists on YouTube! 👉  youtu.be/yaBn4h0xZ-w  

18/12/25

Missed the Winter Concert? 🎶 Catch the amazing performances from our orchestra, ensembles, choirs and soloists on YouTube! 👉  youtu.be/yaBn4h0xZ-w  

18/12/25

🎶✨ Missed our Carol Service? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Catch the highlights on YouTube and feel the festive spirit. 👉  youtu.be/PbQdZklqhp0

18/12/25

🎶✨ Missed our Carol Service? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Catch the highlights on YouTube and feel the festive spirit. 👉  youtu.be/PbQdZklqhp0

17/12/25

Students from BCGS and BMS joined Rosie Duffield MP for a Q&A on issues shaping Canterbury: Housing, Transport, Environment & Public Safety. Great to see young voices leading the conversation! Read more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…   

17/12/25

Students from BCGS and BMS joined Rosie Duffield MP for a Q&A on issues shaping Canterbury: Housing, Transport, Environment & Public Safety. Great to see young voices leading the conversation! Read more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…   

Events

September 2026

24Sep
Year 7 Music Rising Stars

18:00 - 20:00 | Events

October 2026

01Oct
11+ Open Evening

17:00 - 19:00 | Open Evenings / Mornings

13Oct
11+ Open Evening 2

17:00 - 19:00 | Open Evenings / Mornings

14Oct
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

19Oct
11+ Open Morning 1

09:00 - 10:30 | Open Evenings / Mornings

21Oct
11+ Open Morning 2

09:00 - 10:30 | Open Evenings / Mornings

22Oct
11+ Open Morning 3

09:00 - 10:30 | Open Evenings / Mornings

22Oct
Year 11 Music Recital

18:00 - 20:00 | Events

November 2026

05Nov
CATs Evening

18:00 - 19:00 | Open Events

10Nov
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

16Nov20Nov
RAG Week

Events

20Nov
Non Uniform Day 2

Non-Uniform Day

December 2026

08Dec
Christmas Fayre

16:00 - 17:30 | Events

10Dec
Winter Concert

18:00 - 20:00 | Events

16Dec
BCGS Awards Evening

19:00 - 21:00 | Events

17Dec
Christmas Jumper Day

Non-Uniform Day

January 2027

18Jan22Jan
26Jan
16+ Open Evening

18:30 - 20:30 | Open Events

February 2027

01Feb05Feb
01Feb
Year 11 Parent's Evening

16:30 - 19:30 | Parents Evenings

02Feb
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop 4

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

04Feb
Young Musician of The year

18:00 - 20:00 | Events

08Feb
Year 13 Parents Evening

16:30 - 18:30 | Parents Evenings

11Feb12Feb
School Play

18:00 - 20:00 | Events

12Feb
Non Uniform Day 3

Non-Uniform Day

22Feb26Feb
24Feb
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop 5

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

March 2027

01Mar
Year 8 Options Evening

18:00 - 19:30 | Curriculum Options Evenings

08Mar
Year 8 Parents Evening

16:30 - 19:30 | Parents Evenings

19Mar
Non Uniform Day 4

Non-Uniform Day

24Mar
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop 6

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

April 2027

12Apr
Year 12 Parents Evening

16:30 - 19:30 | Parents Evenings

20Apr23Apr

May 2027

05May07May
12May
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop 7

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

14May
Non Uniform Day 5

Non-Uniform Day

24May
Year 10 Parents Evening

16:30 - 19:30 | Parents Evenings

26May
New Year 7 Welcome Evening

Open Evenings / Mornings

June 2027

08Jun
New Year 7 Induction Meetings 1

Open Evenings / Mornings

10Jun
Senior Musician of The Year

18:00 - 20:00 | Events

16Jun
New Year 7 Induction Meetings 2

Open Evenings / Mornings

21Jun
Year 9 Parents Evening

16:30 - 19:30 | Parents Evenings

26Jun
Year 5 Taster Day

Open Evenings / Mornings

28Jun29Jun
Sixth Form Induction Days

Open Evenings / Mornings

30Jun
Year 5 Enrichment Workshop 8

16:00 - 17:00 | Enrichment

July 2027

01Jul
New Year 7 Induction Day

Open Evenings / Mornings

02Jul
Non Unifrom Day 6

Non-Uniform Day

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  • Non-Uniform Day
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