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St Bartholomew's School
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St Bartholomew's School
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- Newbury RG14 6JP
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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St Bartholomew's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 1951 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Bartholomew's School was established in 1466 and takes great pride in its outstanding history and traditions.
It presently serves Newbury, a large portion of West Berkshire, and the Hampshire/Wiltshire boundary with 1,751 pupils enrolled in its thriving 11–18 comprehensive school, which now has a thriving Sixth Form with over 420 students.
Academically, the school is very successful.
St. Bartholomew's was listed as one of the UK comprehensive schools with the highest success rates for sending students on to prestigious universities in the 2011 Sutton Trust Report.
St. Bartholomew's received Academy status in September 2011; this came as a logical result of the school's prior Grant Maintained and Foundation status.
The school takes great satisfaction in developing connections both locally and abroad.
West Berkshire Council selected St. Bartholomew's to receive a multi-million pound investment of central government cash for renovation in 2008.
All students have access to a variety of fresh learning and entertainment options thanks to the extracurricular activities.
Mid-September of the year before entrance is when the Open Evening for Year 7 entry is held.
Learn more about the opportunities available to students at our incredibly successful comprehensive school.
Early November is when the Sixth Form Open Evening takes place.
Contact the school if you want to apply for a spot at St. Bart's.
To view a copy of our Sixth Form school prospectus, kindly Click Here.
Please click here to view a copy of our school prospectus for grades 7 through 11.
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It presently serves Newbury, a large portion of West Berkshire, and the Hampshire/Wiltshire boundary with 1,751 pupils enrolled in its thriving 11–18 comprehensive school, which now has a thriving Sixth Form with over 420 students.
Academically, the school is very successful.
St. Bartholomew's was listed as one of the UK comprehensive schools with the highest success rates for sending students on to prestigious universities in the 2011 Sutton Trust Report.
St. Bartholomew's received Academy status in September 2011; this came as a logical result of the school's prior Grant Maintained and Foundation status.
The school takes great satisfaction in developing connections both locally and abroad.
West Berkshire Council selected St. Bartholomew's to receive a multi-million pound investment of central government cash for renovation in 2008.
All students have access to a variety of fresh learning and entertainment options thanks to the extracurricular activities.
Mid-September of the year before entrance is when the Open Evening for Year 7 entry is held.
Learn more about the opportunities available to students at our incredibly successful comprehensive school.
Early November is when the Sixth Form Open Evening takes place.
Contact the school if you want to apply for a spot at St. Bart's.
To view a copy of our Sixth Form school prospectus, kindly Click Here.
Please click here to view a copy of our school prospectus for grades 7 through 11.
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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 |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.71 | 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 | 60.8 | 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 | 67% | 30.9% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 42.5% | 45.2% |
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 | 66% | 20.7% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.8% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 15.6% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.57 | 3.09 | 2.96 |
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 | 99% | 96.83% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 143 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 93.33% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 19.58% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 46.42% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.42% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 22.92% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.75% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.48 | 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 | 60% 6 | 24.24% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 1 | 35.29% | 43.33% |
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 | 65% | 25.1% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 6 | 11.14% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 3 | 16.52% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 2.7 | 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 | 97% | 96.27% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 242 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.55% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 20.91% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 39% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.73% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 23.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.09% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.91% | 2.77% |
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 | 0.65 | 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 | 58.3 | 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 | 66% 1 | 24.05% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 2 | 35.85% | 42.55% |
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 | 67% | 22.55% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 1 | 11.75% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 4 | 15.75% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.42 | 2.62 | 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 | 98% | 85.36% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 68.45% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 18.45% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 37.45% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.09% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.27% | 2.07% |
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 | 0.4 | 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 | 56.9 | 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 | 65% | 23.21% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 33.42% | 43.01% |
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 | 66% | 23.32% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 13.79% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 15.05% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 96% | 97% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 75.6% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 21.7% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 42.5% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 2.3% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 25.8% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.4% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 36.42 | 35.84 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.89 | 36.28 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 19.52% | 17.63% |
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 | 258 | 140 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 50% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.22% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 30.33% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.78% | 10.71% |
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 | 32.91 2 | 31.16 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.35 1 | 31.87 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.5% | 16.82% | 12.99% |
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 | 228 | 158 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 47.38% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 32.13% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.13% | 8.81% |
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 | 34.80 2 | 32.39 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.79 1 | 33.29 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.4% | 16.76% | 13.27% |
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 | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 45 | 25% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 24% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.5% | 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 | 32.69 | 31.78 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.34 | 32.67 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.1% | 13.81% | 12.59% |
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 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 52 | 32.63% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 30% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 20th Oct 2023 - 30th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 28th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 19th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 31st Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 27th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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