Barton Court Grammar School vs The Cowplain School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 154 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
The Cowplain School
Waterlooville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
| Measure | Barton Court Grammar School Canterbury, South East | The Cowplain School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 679 | #433 of 679 |
| National rank | #236 of 4,090 | #2739 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 995 | 993 |
| Pupils on roll | 995 | 993 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.4 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 84.9% | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.4% | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | 6.37 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | – |
| town | Canterbury | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bartoncourt.org | www.cowplainschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barton Court Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 34.2).
- •Barton Court Grammar School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 993.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Court Grammar School better than The Cowplain School?
On the Success Index (England), Barton Court Grammar School ranks higher (90.9 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barton Court Grammar School and The Cowplain School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Court Grammar School: 995. The Cowplain School: 993. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Court Grammar School and The Cowplain School rank in South East?
Barton Court Grammar School is 68th of 679 and The Cowplain School is 433rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).