About St Bartholomew'S School
St Bart’s is at the heart of the Newbury Community. The school has a long history and has preserved many of its traditions. It has a philosophy of Enterprise and a clear vision for the future. The outstanding facilities across the curriculum and real attention to the needs of all students enable them to build for a promising future on solid educational foundations.
St Bart’s is a forward thinking comprehensive school. Time after time, our results and achievements place us as one of the top secondary schools in the country. A large vibrant Sixth Form offers a wide range of subjects and attracts students from around the area.
The school celebrated outstanding GCSE and A Level results for 2016. At GCSE 78% gained five or more A* – C grades including English and Mathematics whilst 41% of all grades achieved were at A* and A and 85% at C grade or better. 63 students (more than a quarter of the Year group) gained at least 8 A* and A grades. Over 52% achieved the ‘gold standard’ EBacc qualification of C grades or better in English, Mathematics, Science, Languages and Humanities. At A Level 80% of all grades were of a C grade or better and well over 50% of the results achieved were at A*, A or B grade.
St Bartholomew'S School Description
St Bart’s is at the heart of the Newbury Community. The school has a long history and has preserved many of its traditions. It has a philosophy of Enterprise and a clear vision for the future. The outstanding facilities across the curriculum and real attention to the needs of all students enable them to build for a promising future on solid educational foundations.
St Bart’s is a forward thinking comprehensive school. Time after time, our results and achievements place us as one of the top secondary schools in the country. A large vibrant Sixth Form offers a wide range of subjects and attracts students from around the area.
The school celebrated outstanding GCSE and A Level results for 2016. At GCSE 78% gained five or more A* – C grades including English and Mathematics whilst 41% of all grades achieved were at A* and A and 85% at C grade or better. 63 students (more than a quarter of the Year group) gained at least 8 A* and A grades. Over 52% achieved the ‘gold standard’ EBacc qualification of C grades or better in English, Mathematics, Science, Languages and Humanities. At A Level 80% of all grades were of a C grade or better and well over 50% of the results achieved were at A*, A or B grade.
Reviews
The annual Sixth Form Winter Ball was a huge success and a great opportunity for students to relax. Thanks to the staff who supported the event and the students who helped decorate and set up the sound system. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
This week our Eco-club discussed ways to make Christmas more eco-friendly. Small changes can help make an impact during the season where waste is most prevalent. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
A group of students went to see “A Christmas Carol” at the Old Vic in London. The show was “great” and they all really enjoyed the whole day, particularly seeing the Christmas lights in London. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
Well done to everyone who took part in Christmas Jumper Day last week, including these sixth formers pictured below. We raised £487.81 for Save the Children. Thank you.
Well done to the Year 7 Girls Football team who were runners up in the Year 7 Area Girls Football 6-aside tournament. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
Read the Headteacher's end of term message and arrangements for the last day in this week's BartholoNews: https://bit.ly/2EEZFzH
Merry Christmas from all at St Bart's. This is one of the winning designs of our Christmas competition. Well done to all who entered. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
Congratulations Patterson on winning the House Art Competition! The individual winners were announced in BartholoNews:https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
Tip of the week from the Eco Club: Compost: Try making your own compost using vegetable waste from home. Always buy peat-free compost from your local garden centre.
We would like to extend a very warm invitation to all our families to join us at St Nicolas Church in Newbury for our annual Christmas Carol Service this Monday 17th December at 7pm. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
Christmas Jumper Day, TOMORROW, Friday 14 December. You can wear a festive jumper instead of your blazer. School uniform must still be worn below the waist. Please bring in £1 for Save the Children. If you aren't taking part, you must be in full school uniform.
Year 10 girls came 5th and 6th within the area badminton tournament. Well done. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN.
We celebrate artistic winners in both the House Art Competition and the Christmas Card Competition in this week’s BartholoNews: https://bit.ly/2EhtSDN
A Level Economics students recently attended a conference in London. Students listened to a wide variety of speakers including Rt Hon John Mc Donnell MP, Shadow Chancellor. The day was an excellent opportunity for students. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2Sw71Zg
Year 10 and 12 Product Design students recently visited the Mini factory in Cowley. They were taken on a tour of the production factory. An enjoyable experience that highlighted how important their role as ‘future designers’ is. Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2Sw71Zg
Well done to the Year 8 Girls Football team who recently won the Area 6-aside Tournament. They won 4 games and they all played extremely well.
These students, from Years 8-11 took part in the interschool debating competition. After three exciting rounds of debate St Bart’s were declared the overall winners. Well done! Read more in BartholoNews https://bit.ly/2Sw71Zg
Christmas Jumper Day. Friday 14 December. You can wear a festive jumper instead of your blazer. School uniform must still be worn below the waist. Please bring in £1 which will go to the charity Save the Children. If you aren't taking part, you must be in full school uniform.