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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…   

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!  

Staff List

Senior Leadership Team

Ms K Cardus CEO / Executive Headteacher
Mr J Hopkins Headteacher
Mrs C Benard-Grosso Trust Senior Deputy Headteacher: Teaching & Learning
Mrs S Smith Deputy Headteacher: Pastoral Care, SEN, Safeguarding & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr O Mitchell Deputy Headteacher: Curriculum & Achievement
Ms A Haley Assistant Headteacher: Pastoral Care, ECA
Mr A White Assistant Headteacher: Pastoral Care, KS5
Mr C Lawrence  Associate Assistant Headteacher

Extended Leadership Team

Mr R Duran Senior Director of Teaching & Learning
Mr C Lawrence Director of Teaching and Learning / HOY
Mr D Lintott Director of KS3 / HOY
Mrs A Blyth Director of English & Whole School Literacy
Mrs S Cottrell Trust Director of DT / Senior Lead Practitioner
Ms G Fenn Director of Music
Mr R Wilcock Director of MFL & Careers

BCAT Business Management Team

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy and Projects Manager
Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer

Heads of Year

Mr D Lintott Year 7
Miss P Bates  Year 8
Mr J Hellyar Year 9
Mrs S Glace Year 10
Mr C Lawrence Year 11
Mr F O'Donoghue Year 12
Mrs A Stratton Year 13

Business Studies Department

Miss M Whiffin  Teacher of Business Studies

Computing Department

Mr D Forsyth Lead Teacher of Computing and STEM
Mr T Freeman-Jones Teacher of Computing

Design & Technology Department

Mrs S Cottrell Trust Director of DT / Senior Lead Practitioner 
Miss N Ruston  Teacher of DT
Mr J Riggs  DT Technician

English Department

Mrs A Blyth Director of English & Whole School Literacy
Mrs N Moors 2nd in Charge English: KS5
Mr W Triffitt 2nd in Charge English
Mr C Lawrence Teacher of English / HOY / Lead Practitioner 
Mr T Gout Teacher of English and Film Studies
Miss K Hogan Teacher of English
Miss E Lerwill Teacher of English

Geography Department

Mr N Herbert Lead Teacher of Geography / Lead Practitioner 
Mr M Payne Teacher of Geography & Eco School Coordinator
Mrs S Smith Teacher of Geography / Deputy Headteacher

History Department

Mrs A Senior Lead Teacher of History / Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Miss P Vary Teacher of History & Politics 
Ms L Blomfield Teacher of History & Politics

Mathematics Department

Miss B Porter Director of Mathematics 
Mr R Duran 2nd in Mathematics: T&L / Senior Director of Teaching & Learning
Ms B Macintyre Randall 2nd in Mathematics: KS3 / HOY 
Mr F O'Donoghue 2nd in Mathematics: KS5 / HOY
Mrs R Leeves  Teacher of Mathematics / Lead Practitioner
Mrs S Scott Teacher of Mathematics 
Mr J Clugston Teacher of Mathematics

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Mr R Wilcock Director of MFL & Careers
Mrs A Croft-Cafferty 2nd in Charge of MFL / Lead Teacher of German / KS3 Coordinator
Mrs A Mackenzie Teacher of MFL 
Mrs C Benard-Grosso Teacher of French and Spanish / Senior Deputy Headteacher
Mr A Garcia Irnan Teacher of Spanish
Miss I Cojez Teacher of MFL

Music Department

Ms G Fenn Director of Music
Mr A Thorne Teacher of Music

 

Performing Arts Department

Miss D Postgate Lead Teacher of Performing Arts & Drama

Physical Education Department

Mrs J Nuttall Lead Teacher of PE
Mr J Hellyar Teacher of PE / HOY / Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator
Mr D Lintott Teacher of PE / HOY 
Mr A White Teacher of PE / Assistant Headteacher
Miss E Saxby Teacher of PE

Psychology Department

Ms C Lloyd Lead Teacher of Psychology / Lead Practitioner

Religious Education Department

Miss K Wharton Lead Teacher of RPE
Mrs S Glace Teacher of RPE / HOY
Ms M Rowe Teacher of RPE / PSHEE Coordinator

Science Department

Mr M Stratton Teacher of Biology
Dr A Mulryne Teacher of Biology
Ms A Haley Teacher of Biology / Assistant Headteacher
Mr N Harvey Lead Teacher of Chemistry / SEN Coordinator
Mr T Samuel Lead Teacher of Physics
Dr R Mansfield Teacher of Physics / UCAS Lead
Mr L Craddock Lead Teacher of Chemistry
Mrs C Day Teacher of Science: KS3/4
Miss P Bates Teacher of Science
Miss A Peiro Franch Teacher of Science
Mr D Blackmore Science Technician
Mrs R Borsos Science Technician
Ms F Mitchison Science Technician

Visual Arts Department

Mrs L Grimer Lead Teacher of Visual Art
Mrs A Stratton Teacher of Visual Art
Ms L Crispin Visual Art Technician

SEN Department

Mr N Harvey SENCo / Lead Teacher of Chemistry
Mr A Chapman SENCo Assistant / Learning Mentor

Student Support

Mrs L Barnett Learning Mentor / Cover Supervisor
Ms F Nourrice Cover Supervisor / Learning Mentor
Ms T Martin  Sixth Form Pastoral Manager

Administrative

Mrs C Tutt PA to Executive Headteacher / Headteacher 
Mr F Cameron Data Manager
Mrs K West Examinations Manager
Mrs C Bateman Attendance Officer
Mrs L Williams SLT Administrator
Mrs R O'Brien Receptionist
Miss B Hunt Reprographics
Mrs M Aitken Trust Governance Professional

Finance

Mrs N Coles Trust Chief Finance Officer
Mrs K Baldwin Trust Finance and Payroll Officer
Mrs N Higham Trust Finance Assistant
Mrs J Brockman Trips and Finance Officer

HR

Mrs K Trevor Trust HR Manager
Mrs C Parkins Trust HR Officer
Mrs E Avis Trust HR Officer
Miss T Knight Trust HR Officer
Mrs K Hennessey Trust HR Officer

ICT Support

Mr M Blake Trust ICT Strategy & Projects Manager
Mr D Savage Trust Deputy ICT & Projects Manager
Mr P Scullion Senior ICT Technician

Site

Mr R Adams Trust Estates Manager
Mr I Burgess Site Manager
Mr P Robinson Assistant Site Manager