Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
Canterbury, England
BCAT currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020 and November 2024; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, 8, 9 and 10 from September 2025, rated "Good" with many outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2025.
Hybrid · Barton
Attend and contribute to Board, AGM, finance, and audit and risk meetings, reviewing relevant documents and supporting the Trust and its schools. Complete required training and professional development, and provide governance oversight, challenge, and support as the Trust grows.
On-site · Barton
Governors help ensure each school's vision, ethos, and strategic direction are implemented. They hold the headteacher and senior leaders accountable for school performance and contribute through meetings and school monitoring visits.
