Bartholomew School

About Bartholomew School

Bartholomew School is an academy converter in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,383 pupils on roll. It is part of EPA TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55 (2025/26). 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,383 / 1,325 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Witney Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4AP

Phone

01865881430

Headteacher

Craig Thomas

Website

http://www.bartholomew.oxon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bartholomew School?

Bartholomew School is an academy converter in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bartholomew School have?

Bartholomew School has 1,383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bartholomew School's Ofsted rating?

Bartholomew School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 May 2024).

How does Bartholomew School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bartholomew School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55 in 2025/26.

Is Bartholomew School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bartholomew School is part of EPA TRUST.

Where is Bartholomew School?

Bartholomew School is located at Witney Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4AP.