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27/02/26

Our Pride Youth Network had a fantastic visit from the Anti-Bullying Alliance! They handed out bracelets to our most active members and shared sweet treats with everyone for LGBT History Month.

27/02/26

Y10 & 11 Media Studies pupils shone at the BFI Southbank study day—confident, ambitious, and full of brilliant ideas. They contributed more than any other school in a sold‑out auditorium and impressed with their sharp analysis and media theory knowledge.

27/02/26

Year 8 spent the day with local employers exploring careers ahead of GCSE Options. Huge thanks to EPB and all who inspired our pupils.

26/02/26

What a fantastic day our pupils had at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End, where they enjoyed a stunning performance of Disney’s The Lion King!  It was a truly unforgettable experience and a wonderful opportunity for them to witness a top West End professional show.

12/02/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

11/02/26

Y8 pupils produced some fantastic work in their Words as Art project! By researching typography and experimenting with colour blending, they created a collection of positive words that showcase their developing skills and understanding. Brilliant work!

11/02/26

This week in KS4 Life Cooking Skills Club, we got into the Valentine’s spirit by making our own decorated shortbread — decorative, delicious, and made with LOTS of love!  Wishing everyone a LOVELY,and relaxing, half term when it gets here!  

05/02/26

Amazing work from our Year 7 artists! Taking inspiration from Zaha Hadid, Antoni Gaudí and Hundertwasser, pupils explored abstract architecture using local landmarks as their starting point. Their creativity has truly shone through!

05/02/26

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!  

09/01/26

Our Y10/11 pupils have teamed up with Broadstairs & St Peters Town Council to bring you an unforgettable Winter Party at Pierremont Hall on 20 February, 7:00pm–9:00pm for all young people aged 13–17. Book your ticket now using this link!   buy.stripe.com/28E3cu7lRcql6…

08/01/26

Exciting Opportunity for Parents and Pupils! We use Unifrog to help pupils make informed decisions about their careers and future options. There is a Virtual Apprenticeship Fair on 11/02/2026 4pm-6pm and you can sign up here:  webapp.spotme.com/login/even…

06/01/26

We’re looking to connect with parents/carers, and local businesses to make learning real and exciting for our pupils. Whether you’re a chef, designer, engineer, healthcare worker, or anything in between, fill out our quick survey to get involved:   forms.office.com/e/gQrTSyp7U…

19/12/25

Wishing all our CDS pupils and their families a very Happy Christmas!  We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on 5 January.  Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

18/12/25

Our school community came together for a Reverse Advent Challenge, with tutor groups collecting food donations for Thanet Food Link. We’re proud of the kindness and teamwork shown by pupils, staff, and families. Thank you for helping us spread hope and joy this festive season!

18/12/25

Our talented Year 9 Hospitality pupils have been busy baking and decorating the most incredible Christmas cakes, and the results are absolutely stunning! From festive designs to creative details, each cake is a masterpiece that truly captures the Christmas spirit.

17/12/25

We had an amazing two days this week, completing the first 2 Cultural Capital days of the year! Our pupils embraced a wide range of activities designed to broaden horizons and encourage new experiences.

17/12/25

We're proud to announce that we’ve been awarded the National Award for Online Safety 2025-2026! This incredible achievement highlights our commitment to helping pupils navigate an ever-changing online world safely and confidently. Together, we’re building a safer digital future!

02/12/25

Y8 pupils have been getting into the Christmas spirit by creating adorable reindeer-themed burgers! They made smash burgers from scratch, Shaping the patties, pan-frying them to perfection, and then adding all the festive garnishes to turn them into these seasonal treats.

28/11/25

Our amazing CDS Engineering Club pupils have been busy soldering tiny connections, to bring their festive creations to life – flashing Christmas trees! This project isn’t just about Christmas cheer – it’s about learning real-world skills like accuracy, patience, and teamwork. Video  

28/11/25

If any CDS pupil has a safeguarding worry but finds it hard to talk, they can email greenbutton.kent.sch.uk.  Their message will go straight to the Safeguarding Team. It’s private, it’s safe, and we’re here to help. Their safety matters. Their voice matters.

26/11/25

Here are this week's Sparx Maths leaderboard stats from our maths homework platform!

21/11/25

Jewellery Club is well and truly up and running and pupils have taken home their first finished products! Lots of lovely Christmas presents, all hand designed and laser cut in acrylic – These designs look great!

20/11/25

Our Life Skills Cooking Club is getting into the holiday spirit! Pupils rolled up their sleeves this week to make delicious cookie dough, and had a blast decorating with colourful sprinkles. Nothing says festive like sweet treats and creativity!  

18/11/25

Thanks to your incredible support we’ve raised £1,537 for Children in Need! Thank you to everyone who contributed – you’re amazing! Let’s keep spreading kindness and making positive change.    

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School Performance League Table News

Posted on: 16/10/2017

BARTON COURT GRAMMAR SCHOOL RANKED TOP OF THE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE LEAGUE TABLES (Provisional Oct 2017) IN THE CANTERBURY, COASTAL, THANET, SWALE and DOVER DISTRICTS

Barton Court Grammar School is celebrating after coming out top position in the new progress 8 measure across all grammar and non-selective schools within the whole of Canterbury, Coastal, Thanet, Swale and Dover Districts according to the DfE provisional school performance data issued last week.

The new progress 8 measure compares the level of progress that students make between KS2 and KS4 across 8 subjects including English and Maths.

The latest DFE data can be found at:

https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/

 “This is a fantastic achievement by our students who celebrated outstanding GCSE results in the summer with the %A*/A rising by more than 5% compared to 2016. The students and staff have worked incredibly hard with the support of parents and governors to achieve such impressive outcomes and progress measures. This is testament to their hard work and commitment and we are very proud that the students at BCGS make “well above average progress” with a P8 score of +0.56. This means on average students achieve half a grade more in each of their 8 GCSE subjects including English and Mathematics than is expected.” said Ms Kirstin Cardus, Executive Headteacher of Barton Court Grammar School.

Barton Court Academy Trust is also celebrating with The Charles Dickens School who achieved a P8 score ranked 3rd in Thanet. A P8 score that exceeds that of a few grammar schools and many non-selective schools in Thanet, Canterbury and on the Coast. Barton Court Grammar School has been supporting The Charles Dickens School since June 2016 and the School recently joined the Barton Court Academy Trust in March 2017.

“The Charles Dickens School is a fantastic school which is making good progress towards the Trust’s aim to become an Ofsted recognised “Good” school or better in the next inspection. There has been significant improvements to the School within the last 12 months and the students have already started to benefit from this.” said Ms Kirstin Cardus, Executive Headteacher of The Charles Dickens School.

Written by Charles Dickens School
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