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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

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!  

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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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

Mr S Iriajen  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
Mr 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 S Marsh Lead Teacher of Biology
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
Mrs C Simpson 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 M Sharker 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