St Bartholomew's School
Newbury, RG14 6JP · West Berkshire · secondary school
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2nd of 9 secondary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 10 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 711 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.6/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.7 · 88 | 30% | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.37 · 77 | 25% | 1.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.7 · 90 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bartholomew's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Bart's Dance Company or Junior Bart's Dance, and participate in basketball, volleyball, badminton, cricket, Eton fives, netball, tennis, and football. Trips include the St Bart's Dance Showcase, Spring Equinox, and Ignite the Stage.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,905 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,922. 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.
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What Ofsted said about St Bartholomew's School
Overview
St Bartholomew’s School is described as a place where "inclusion is at the heart" of its operations, with leaders demonstrating an "ambitious" vision for pupil success. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe and supported, achieving well above national averages in most areas, though there are specific inconsistencies in teaching practices and outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Inclusion is prioritised, with effective strategies removing barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to "achieve well across the school".
- Personal development is "well-considered and ambitious", helping pupils understand British values and preparing them for life beyond school through a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
- Attendance has improved to above the national average, supported by rigorous systems that identify and address barriers, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils described as "polite and courteous", and low-level disruption in lessons is "rare".
- Staff wellbeing and workload are treated as priorities, resulting in a culture where staff "feel well supported" and can "thrive".
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils' understanding in all subjects to ensure subsequent teaching addresses gaps, as this is not yet "fully embedded" in some areas.
- Leaders should continue to ensure strategies support disadvantaged pupils to attend regularly and achieve well, as their performance currently lags behind peers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.3 |
| 2024/25 | 56.2 |
| 2025/26 | 57.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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