Please find below our most recent Ofsted report, relevant information from the Department for Education Performance Tables and our most recent SIAMS report. 

We are delighted to inform you that our recent OFSTED inspection, which took place on the 8th and 9th of October 2024, has resulted in St Bartholomew's C of E School achieving a 'good' grade in all five areas.

Inspectors worked productively with us, and we can confirm that the views of the school’s leadership, the Local Authority and the Inspectors were aligned. This is a fantastic outcome, and we are extremely pleased, as it reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community.

As you are aware, our last inspection took place in 2012. Since then, the inspection framework has changed. The new framework has increased expectations and is less focused on data as it brings the curriculum back to the centre of the inspection. Our results continue to be strong and remain in line or above national averages. Over the past 12 years, the leadership and staffing of our school has changed, our curriculum has continued to adapt with the latest curriculum research and teaching methods. St Bartholomew’s continues to be a great school that strives for success.

The inspector's report highlighted many key strengths of our school. They noted that "Pupils are happy to be here" and that "Staff take good care of them." This is a testament to the warm and welcoming ethos we strive to maintain at St Bartholomew's. The inspector also recognised our efforts to raise the profile of reading, commenting that, "pupils become enthusiastic and fluent readers." Furthermore, they acknowledged the positive relationships the children have with one another, stating that "The kindness they show each other reflects the behaviour staff model for them."

The inspector was particularly impressed with the school's focus on your children's PSHE, mental health and wellbeing. They noted that "aspects of the school's work to promote pupils' personal development are very strong. Pupils have opportunities to be reflective and thoughtful. The personal, social and health education programme allows them to discuss important issues about relationships and their safety in an age-appropriate way." 

The excellent support given to our children with special educational needs was recognised by the inspector. They noted that staff recognise the needs of children and adapt learning to include them, noting our inclusive ethos and, as a result, "all pupils are helped to participate equally in all learning activities."

While we are delighted with this outcome, we continue to evaluate and improve our educational offer. The inspector recognised that we achieve a good level of 'greater depth' in reading, writing, and mathematics and would like to see this mirrored across the curriculum.

Additionally, the inspector observed that our children would benefit from more cultural experiences to prepare them for the wider world. The whole-school trip to Bhaktivedana Manor, the Hare Krishna Temple, is just one of the many opportunities we will continue to provide for the school community.

We are incredibly proud of the work we do at St Bartholomew's and the progress we have made since our last OFSTED inspection. Our vision and the dedication of our staff are reflected in the positive outcomes for your children, which the inspector clearly recognised. We look forward to continuing our journey and providing your children with the best possible education and care.

Please join us in celebrating this fantastic achievement. St Bartholomew’s is a great school. We are proud to work here and have the privilege of educating your children.

Kind regards,

Mrs Mowbray & Mrs Wall (Co-Headteachers)

Mrs Carlisle & Mrs Arthur (Co-Chairs of Governors)

The following page shows results data for pupils who completed key stage 2 in the summer of 2025. These figures were published in December 2025.