Barton Court Grammar School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barton Court Grammar School
Address: Longport
Town/City: Canterbury
County: Kent
Postcode: CT1 1PH
Telephone Number: 01227 464600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Barton Court Academy Trust
Sponsor: Barton Court Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Hopkins
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 995 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.5%

Location and administration

URN: 137474
DfE Number: 886/5444
UKPRN: 10035093
UPRN: 100062279040
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Canterbury (E07000106)
Constituency: Canterbury (E14001151)
Electoral Ward: Barton (E05012990)

Easting & Northing: 615693E, 157611N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 38.74" N 1° 5' 28.81" E
Plus Code: 9F3373GR+XG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Canterbury Christ Church University (0.3km)
  2. Newingate School (0.5km)
  3. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury (0.6km)
  4. The King's School Canterbury (0.7km)
  5. Barton Manor School (0.7km)
  6. Pilgrims' Way Primary School (0.8km)
  7. The Worthgate School (0.8km)
  8. Haven Nook (0.9km)
  9. St Johns Church of England Primary School (1.0km)
  10. St Peter's Methodist Primary School (1.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Kirstin Cardus - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Shannon Gardner - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Jon Hitchcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Hopkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Clare Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mr Simon Reed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Slowe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mr Stephane Vernoux - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mr Graham Wells - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 November 2028.