At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus (Kent test)
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 150
Introduction
Barton Court Grammar School is a mixed, selective academy in Canterbury, Kent. At Baton Court Grammar School they believe that everyone learns best when they are happy and valued. As such the core values of Barton Court Grammar School are centred around creating an atmosphere where students can thrive, they try and provide ample opportunity for necessary enrichment. Staff try to provide the most enjoyable experience that can be had when learning. The 2020 visit from Ofstead produced a “Good” result. Ofsted reported that the school was “Outstanding” in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, however only achieved a “Good” in the quality of education provided and the Sixth-form provision.
In 2019 Barton County Grammar School achieved an “Average” Progress 8 score of 0.09. The Attainment 8 score was 62.9, compared to the local and national averages of 47.3 and 46.7. 87% of the students taking the GCSE exams that year achieved a 5+ in Maths and English.
As with most selective academies, Barton Court Grammar School has a high level of competition for places. They are oversubscribed every year and so it gets more difficult to get a place. We at 11 Plus Hero can help, we offer past papers and additional learning resources that will help you study for these entry exams and achieve the best scores possible.
Barton Court Grammar School Key Information
We regularly update on Barton Court Grammar School’s key information, contacts and school statistics directly from the school itself and governmental sources.
School Address
Full Address:
Barton Court Grammar SchoolLongport
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1PH
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is parking available on the school premises. This should be arranged with the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1DU, 0.2 miles from the school
- Car Park: 21 Lower Bridge St, Canterbury, CT1 2LX, 0.3 miles from the school
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1DU, 0.2 miles from the school
- Car Park: 21 Lower Bridge St, Canterbury, CT1 2LX, 0.3 miles from the school
Key Information for Barton Court Grammar School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2020)
Selection Test
Barton’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here is a list of the dates for key events that parents may find it useful to be aware of.
Applications for Secondary School intake 2023
Open evening
Open Morning
Registration for Kent test
Registration of Special educational needs and disability by the child's current school’s special educational needs coordinator.
Kent Test - Exam date for children attending school in Kent
Kent Test - Exam date for children attending school outside of Kent
Kent Test Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Barton Court Grammar School
The following links from governmental and school sources will help with understanding the admission process and entry exam.
Barton Court Grammar Exam Format
Barton Court Grammar School selects students using the GL 11 Plus Kent Test common and compulsory to Grammar schools under the Kent County Council authority.
The GL 11 Plus Kent Test: Overview
We here present an overview of the three components which make up the GL 11 Plus Kent Test which is required for admission to Grammar Schools in Kent. The test is composed of two multiple choice papers set by the GL 11 Plus exam board. One is in English and Maths, the other in Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning. In addittion there is an extended creative writing excersice set by the school itself and reviewed only at the appeal stage following receipt of an unsuccesful Kent Test score from the papers. For a detailed breakdown on the test parameters please see out Article ‘Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’ .
Paper One:
A multiple choice English and Maths paper set by GL 11 Plus
Paper Two:
A multiple choice Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning paper set by GL 11 Plus
Addittional Element
A creative writing exercise set by the school
The Kent Test - GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pass Mark
Applicants will receive grades for papers one and two of the Kent Test and an overall aggregate score. These results are statistically standardised to compare any one child’s score to the average score of their school year. As such there is no ‘passing grade’ as these boundaries change but the school estimates the top 25% of students in the country will receive a passing grade. For more information please see our article ‘Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’.
Pass Mark
Applicants will receive grades for papers one and two of the Kent Test and an overall aggregate score. These results are statistically standardised to compare any one child’s score to the average score of their school year. As such there is no ‘passing grade’ as these boundaries change but the school estimates the top 25% of students in the country will receive a passing grade. For more information please see our article ‘Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’.
Catchment Area
Priority is given to applicants who have passed the Kent tests and occupy permanent residence closest to the school.
Additional Eligibility
Applicants who achieve the pass criteria and are eligible for any of the following will be accepted to Barton Court Grammar School.
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children”
- “Pupil Premium”
- Applicants who have a sibling currently attending the school.
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