Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Bartholomew School.
We know that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. When you visit Bartholomew School, meet our students and staff, explore our subject departments and facilities and sample our award-winning food, we hope you will get a real feel for the school and that your child will feel inspired and excited about taking the next step in their educational journey with us.
Applications for secondary school places in Years 7 to 11 are managed by Oxfordshire County Council. For entry to Year 7 in September 2027, applications should be made via the OCC website by 31 October 2026:
Apply for a school place via Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Admissions
We highly recommend visiting Bartholomew School to experience it for yourself, and we look forward to welcoming you to our friendly, supportive and aspirational community.
If you would like to join us for one of our Open Mornings on Tuesday 29th September (9.10am or 10.20am) or Thursday 1st October (9.10am or 10.20am). Please register via the link below:
I would like to come to one of the Open Mornings next week
Talk from the Head of School, Mr Adam Wood:
Year 7 to 11 Prospectus
Open Evening 2026 map
Use this map to plan your Open Evening visit. Please note the areas open to visitors are numbered and other areas of the school will be closed.
All visitors will be given a copy of the map on arrival.
Catchment Map
Out of Catchment Mailing List
If your child goes to a primary school that is NOT part of the Eynsham Partnership Academy (EPA) and you wish to receive information about our transition days, please complete our Out of Catchment Mailing List form.
Alternatively you can use this link: Bartholomew School, Out of Catchment Mailing List (Admissions 2027) – Fill in form
Your personal data will be kept secure in line with our Privacy Policy and only used for the purpose of communicating with you as above.
If you wish to be removed from the mailing list please contact our Admissions Officer at: office.4054@bartholomew.epatrust.org (please mark your message for the attention of: Admissions).
Admissions Policies and Appeals Process
For the 2027-28 academic year:
Bartholomew School Admissions PolicyEPA Admissions StatementAppeals Process & Timeline
Year 7 Admissions 2027-28 Timeline
|
11th Sept 2026 |
Apply for a secondary school place Applications open: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/admissions |
|
24th Sept 2026 |
Bartholomew School Open Evening for prospective Year 7 students and their families |
| 29th Sept & 1st Oct 2026 |
Open Mornings If your child is moving up to secondary school in September 2027 and you would like to see the School during the day, we warmly invite you to visit us during one of our Open Mornings. The tours take approximately one hour. Please let us know if you are intending to join us, and for which Open Morning slot using this short registration link: Open Mornings 2026 Booking Form |
| 31st Oct 2026 |
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 |
| 1st Mar 2027 |
National Offer Day (respond by 15/03/2027) |
| 15th Mar 2027 |
Last date for responding to an offer from Oxfordshire County Council |
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From April 2027 |
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 2027 Please ensure this is completed and returned to us as soon as possible |
|
23rd April 2027 |
Transition Day 1 |
| 28th May 2027 |
Deadline for return of enrolment packs by May half term |
| May/June 2027 |
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 questions 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 |
|
23rd June 2027 |
Year 6 Parent Information Evening at 6.00pm in the main hall (approximately 1hr) ** Please ensure you have returned your child's completed enrolment forms ** Uniform samples and order forms will be available from Price & Buckland. |
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24th June 2027 |
Transition Day 2 (starting at 8.50am and ending at 2.00pm - further details to follow) |
| 25th June 2027 |
Transition Day 3 (starting at 8.50am and ending at 2.00pm - further details to follow) |
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6th Sept 2027 |
New Year 7 students' first day in school |
In-year transfers
For in-year transfers please contact Oxfordshire County Council, who deal with all Year 7-11 admissions to Bartholomew School.
Further information can be found on their website here:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/schools/apply-school-place/year-transfers
Sixth Form admissions
Our next Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 26th November 2026. Please visit our website for further details nearer the time.Find out more about Sixth Form Admissions 2027
