Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Bartholomew School. Our open events take place in the Autumn and we offer tours of the School throughout the year. Please get in touch if you would like to visit.
Secondary school admissions to Bartholomew School for places in Years 7 to 11 are managed by Oxfordshire County Council. Please visit their website for further information: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place.
Further to our Open Evening in September 2023, we invite you to view our film, explore the admissions information below and find out more about how we prepare your child for a bright, exciting and happy future.
Welcome and introduction from Mr Craig Thomas, Headteacher
To watch at full screen size, press play then click on the square (bottom right).
Admissions Policies and Appeals Process
Catchment Map
Year 7 to 11 Prospectus
Bartholomew School Prospectus 2024 (Part 1)
Bartholomew School Prospectus 2024 (Part 2)
Year 7 Admissions Timeline 2024-25
| 12th Sept 2023 | Apply for a secondary school place Applications open: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions |
| 21st Sept 2023 | Bartholomew School Open Evening for prospective Year 7 students and their families |
| 26th & 29th Sept 2023 | If your child is moving up to secondary school in September 2024 and you would like to see the School during the day, we warmly invite you to visit us during one of our Open Mornings. These begin at 9.00am promptly and last until 10.30am. No booking required, just arrive at main reception at the start time. |
| 31st Oct 2023 | Closing date for applications Parents complete and return choices form to the Local Authority. This can be done online and you will receive confirmation that your request has been received via email |
| 9th Nov 2023 | Prospective Year 7 transition day (1 of 3) Bartholomew School Transition Day - CatchmentBartholomew School Transition Day - Out of Catchment |
| 1st March 2024 | Offer letters dispatched from Oxfordshire County Council with a form to be signed and returned to the County Admissions Team or accepted online |
| 13th March 2024 | Last date for responding to an offer from Oxfordshire County Council |
| From April 2024 | Once you have accepted your place: Parents/carers will receive a welcome letter and enrolment pack with all the necessary documentation to register their child at Bartholomew School for September 2024. Please ensure this is completed and returned to us as soon as possible. |
| 18th April 2024 | Prospective Year 7 transition day (2 of 3) |
| May/June 2024 | The Head of Year 7, Pastoral Hub Manager and SENDCo will visit primary schools to begin the process of induction and getting to know your child, answer any quesitons they may have, and form links with students who might benefit from additional support through the transition process. The Pastoral Hub Team work alongside our Head of Year 7 and Transition Lead in order to ensure the process of transition is as smooth as possible for each student and their family. Feedback from parents/carers tells us that these visits are a strength of our transition process and are very much appreciated as a means of allaying any concerns. |
| 27th June 2024 | Prospective Year 7 transition day (3 of 3) In the evening, we invite prospective Year 7 parents and carers to an induction information evening from 6.00pm to 7.00pm in the Main Hall ** Please ensure you have returned your child's completed enrolment forms ** |
Open events and visits
If you are considering Bartholomew School for your child we recommend that you visit us to experience for yourself the calm, supportive and respectful learning environment in which your child can flourish. Our Open Evening for Year 6 into 7 is held in September, followed by our Open Mornings. Details of these events will be advertised on our website.
Private Visits
If you would like to visit us at any other time of the year, we offer tours on Mondays starting at 11.20am and lasting for approximately one hour. Please contact the main office (01865 881430) to book.
Sixth Form admissions
Please visit our Sixth Form Admissions 2024 page for further details about the process for joining Year 12.
