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11/12/25

🎶 Two magical nights of music! 🎄 90 students from Y7–Y13 wowed audiences at our Carol Service in Canterbury Cathedral & Winter Concert. Full house, incredible talent and outstanding commitment!  

05/12/25

🎨 Barton Court celebrates creativity! Year 7 mastered tone & colour theory, while Year 8 explored self-portraits and Cubism-inspired distortions. 👏 Incredible talent on display – well done to all!   

28/11/25

🚨 We’re recruiting! BCAT needs a Non-Executive Director/Trustee + Local Governors for our schools. Bring your expertise, challenge and support to help shape the future of education. 📩 Apply today and make a difference in local education  bartoncourtacademytrust.org/…

26/11/25

📜 Barton Court Grammar School is now re-accredited as an Advanced Thinking School! We put thinking at the heart of learning – building resilience, independence & lifelong skills. 💡Read more:  bartoncourt.org/461/introduc…

25/11/25

From Year 7 to Year 13, we’re helping students prepare for the world of work! 🚀 ✅ Enterprise projects ✅ Workshops & guest speakers ✅ Dedicated focus days See what’s happening now in our latest newsletter 👉  bartoncourt.org/255/careers-…

24/11/25

🎶 We’re thrilled to announce that Barton Court Grammar School has achieved the upper level of recognition at Music Mark for Ambition & Quality! This award celebrates our commitment to providing high-quality music education for all students. A true mark of excellence! 👏

14/11/25

Our Sixth Form Art students hit London yesterday for the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize opening + a deep dive into the great masters at the National Gallery. Inspiration unlocked! Find out more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

05/11/25

Thinking of your Sixth Form place, have you considered Barton Court Grammar School? Find out more: https://t.co/FyhqjdOcWb We also have an Open Evening on Wednesday 21 January 2026 6.30 – 8.30pm. Put a reminder in your calendar and we look forward to meeting you. pic.twitter.com/CE7B3zYXwR

30/10/25

Barton Court has recently held its first Black History Month celebration which was organised by the Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Society. Take a look:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

28/10/25

Talented Barton Court student is finalist in Canterbury Festival music competition. See more at:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

27/10/25

Barton Court is looking forward to hosting its annual Awards Evening again this November and is looking for new sponsors. If you would be interested, simply contact the School on 01227 464600 or email: sltadministrator.org . Sponsorships start from £15.

18/10/25

Do you have a child starting in September 2026? We are offering an additional Open Morning on Wednesday 29 October 9am - 10.30am. No need to book, just turn up! bartoncourt.org/2048/open-ev…

15/10/25

Our uniform suppliers have 20% off everything from Monday 27 October - Sunday 9 November 2025 (midnight). Don't miss out!

01/10/25

Do you have a child starting in September 2026? Come along to our Open Evenings and Mornings; please book for the Headteacher talks via our website:https://t.co/ITjphmVzH1 pic.twitter.com/y7ffSYeeeV

11/07/25

Barton Court Wins Inaugural Trust Eco Challenge... find out more at:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

16/05/25

Our uniform suppliers have a special offer from Monday 19 May - don't miss out!

08/05/25

Inter-house Art Competition 2025 - see the work and winners at:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

08/05/25

Find out more at:  bartoncourt.org/1843/111-fam…

05/03/25

BCGS student wins first place in this year’s Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) Coronation Award. Find out more at:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

09/02/25

Barton Court Grammar School Year 8 and 11 students enjoy Art taster lessons on Enrichment Day. Take a look at some of the work produced:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

23/01/25

Barton Court students have made the final in The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) Coronation Award. Find out more: bartoncourt.org//238/latest-…

23/01/25

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22/01/25

Another award for Barton Court which recognises its commitment as a whole school to support resilience and emotional wellbeing. Find out more:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

06/01/25

Barton Court recently celebrated the academic achievements of its students at their Awards Evening. Find out more at:  bartoncourt.org/238/latest-n…

26/11/24

The Charles Dickens School is looking for a Cover Supervisor to join the team in Broadstairs. This role would suit someone who wants to support teaching & learning in a school. Find out more:  bartoncourtacademytrust.org/…

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Consultation

28 October 2025

Dear All

Consultation – Barton Court Grammar School’s Admissions Policy September 2027

The Directors of Barton Court Academy Trust have today, Tuesday 28 October 2025, announced their intention to launch a consultation which will last until Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 5pm.

Publicly funded schools are required to consult interested parties if either (i) the school plans to alter their admissions arrangements or (ii) there are no changes to a school’s arrangements you need to consult at least every seven years.

Please be advised that there are no changes to the admissions oversubscription criteria to Barton Court Grammar School or to our Sixth Form. However, if you want to make any comments, then please complete the attached response form.

For clarity we have made it easier for parents to know if their child is eligible for ‘Pupil Premium’ by providing a link in the Supplementary Information Form of the Admissions Policy document (attached) to reflect the current criteria which is also detailed below:

Please see the information below and the notes section on what evidence you will need to provide. You may find the following link helpful: Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK. Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Comments can be made by completing the attached response form, in writing or by email to consultation@bartoncourt.org or by post to Mrs M Aitken, Clerk to Governors, Barton Court Grammar School, Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH.

Alternatively, simply click on: Barton Court Grammar School Consultation on the Admissions Policy 2027 – Fill out form and complete the form online.

Please note that the PAN for entry at age 11 remains at 150.

Yours faithfully

Mr J Hopkins
Headteacher

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