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Bartholomew School
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- Eynsham OX29 4AP
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve consistently highly, particularly in the sixth form.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable; punctual and sensible.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects, receiving relevant and stimulating training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers continually strive to enhance their subject knowledge and use the most productive approaches.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff continually seek ways to improve and share their expertise.
Communication: Pastoral staff get to know families well for effective actions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and staff share an ambitious and inclusive vision, addressing concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continually seek ways to improve quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a strong culture of care and safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff work tirelessly to promote pupils' welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of activities, including musical theatre, Mandarin club, medical society, and more.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive purposeful careers information, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Appropriate support with university applications provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils achieve very strongly with extensive support.
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Bartholomew School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1346 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Offering a well-rounded education in a setting where kids feel happy, comfortable, and challenged to reach their full potential has always been essential to me.
We are dedicated to the ideals of creating a secure learning environment that offers all students attending the school a high-quality, inclusive education.
As a result, Bartholomew School is still a mixed comprehensive school that provides around 1275 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18 with a top-notch learning environment.
We provide students of all capacities a first-rate education.
Bartholomew School is among the top 20% of all non-selective schools in the country according to GCSE performance.
Justifiably, the school is pleased with its accomplishments.
A highly qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff, driven students, and extremely supportive parents and governors all contribute to the school's great teaching and learning.
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Offering a well-rounded education in a setting where kids feel happy, comfortable, and challenged to reach their full potential has always been essential to me.
We are dedicated to the ideals of creating a secure learning environment that offers all students attending the school a high-quality, inclusive education.
As a result, Bartholomew School is still a mixed comprehensive school that provides around 1275 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18 with a top-notch learning environment.
We provide students of all capacities a first-rate education.
Bartholomew School is among the top 20% of all non-selective schools in the country according to GCSE performance.
Justifiably, the school is pleased with its accomplishments.
A highly qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff, driven students, and extremely supportive parents and governors all contribute to the school's great teaching and learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 31.50% | - | 10.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.08 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 6 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 5 | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 4 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 3 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 1 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 2 | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 14 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 14 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 35.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.81 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.15 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.50% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 111 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.83 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.4% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 115 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.34 5 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.52 4 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.8% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 112 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.28 1 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.52 1 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.0% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.4 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.88 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.9% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bartholomew School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1