Bartholomew School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Witney, Oxfordshire
OX29 4AP
Composite score
71.2

Bartholomew School at a glance

Located in Witney, Oxfordshire, Bartholomew School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,383 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Outstanding' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 57.0 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 11% of secondary schools in England.

67% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 80% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#359
National rank
#87
In South East
#5
In Oxfordshire
Top 11%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
57.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
67%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
80%
% EBacc grade 5+
21%
EBacc average points score
5.00

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,383 % FSM ever-6 11.8% % EAL 10.7% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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