Bartholomew School

Bartholomew School is a mainstream, state-academy, co-educational, non-denominational, secondary school for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Eynsham in Oxfordshire and it has over 1280 pupils on its roll. It has been rated as an “Outstanding” school.

Bartholomew School converted to academy status in 2012 and is partnered with local schools. It feels it has greatly benefited from this change of status.

Bartholomew School is recognised as being in the top 10 per cent of all non-selective schools nationally in providing the most able students. A quarter of its pupils achieve 5+ A*/A grades.

The original school was founded in 1704 by a gentleman called John Bartholomew.

Headteacher

Mr C Thomas

Values and vision

The school prides itself on in its high quality pastoral care, its highly qualified teaching staff and well-motivated pupils. The school places equal emphasis on children who are gifted and talented as those with learning difficulties.

Ofsted

“Students make outstanding progress in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics. Results in GCSE examinations were above average in 2012 and are on track to be even better this year. The sixth form is outstanding. Most students continue their studies into the sixth form where they achieve very well. A high proportion of students attain the top grades in their A-level subjects and many proceed to higher education.”

View Bartholomew School’s Ofsted report