The short version
Secondary. 43% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 43%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- BARTON COURT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Morgan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPilgrims' Way Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Worthgate School
Independent · 613m away
Newingate School
Independent · 636m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 673m away
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Anselm's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Barton Manor School a selective school?
No. Barton Manor School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Barton Manor School?
Barton Manor School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barton Manor School take?
Barton Manor School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Barton Manor School?
Barton Manor School is in Canterbury, CT1 1SU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barton Manor School have a sixth form?
Yes, Barton Manor School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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