Bartholomew School
Witney, OX29 4AP · Oxfordshire · secondary school
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4th of 40 secondary schools in Oxfordshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 528 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.2 · 83 | 30% | 2.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.8 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.0 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bartholomew School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 66.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.8 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.8 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, pursue Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, play cricket, and travel on a China trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,390 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,325. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the high progress scores seen in recent data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their attainment relative to the national median?
What Ofsted said about Bartholomew School
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this exceptional school” where the ambition to support them to feel “happy, safe and challenged” is fully realised. The inspection found that relationships between staff and pupils are “warm and purposeful,” creating a “studious culture” that pervades the school. Leaders, governors, and staff share an “ambitious and inclusive vision” centred on “aspiration, collaboration and excellence.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously planned” with “precise curriculum design” ensuring new knowledge builds on prior learning.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve very strongly” due to immediate, targeted support.
- Teachers are “experts in their subjects” who use “highly tailored approaches” and swiftly address gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as “impeccable” because staff maintain “clear and consistent expectations.”
- Personal development is a “shining strength,” with pupils learning about “tolerance and diversity” through the ‘Learning for Life’ programme.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.3 |
| 2024/25 | 57.0 |
| 2025/26 | 55.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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