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Schools in Bexley — Published Data Comparison

Compare 176 schools and nurseries in Bexley — Ofsted ratings, exam results & admissions data.

Data reviewed 3 August 2026. Lists use published DfE performance data and available Ofsted judgements; they are not paid placements.

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Classpot currently lists 176 schools and nurseries matching the Bexley area used on this page. The live breakdown is 93 Nursery, 61 Primary, 19 Secondary.

The tables keep nursery, primary, secondary and private schools separate because they do not share one comparable performance measure. Use them to build a shortlist, then check the result year, inspection date, admissions policy and official source on each school profile.

Bexley at a Glance

176Total schools — 93 Nursery, 61 Primary, 19 Secondary
97%Recorded Good or Outstanding overall Ofsted judgement (137 with a recorded overall grade)
-0.07Average of the latest available Progress 8 values across 1 secondary schools; check each result year
17Schools marked oversubscribed in the published admissions dataset

Highest-listed Nurseries in Bexley

#SchoolAreaOfstedAge RangePupils
1West Street Neighbourhood NurseryBexleyOutstanding05
2Bubbles Nursery BexleyBexleyGood05
3Chestnut Tree Day NurseryBexleyGood05
4Wonder Zone NurseryBexleyGood05
5Poppets Pre SchoolBexleyGood05

Ordered by the latest available Ofsted overall rating, then inspection recency. See the full methodology

Highest-listed Primary Schools in Bexley

#SchoolAreaOfstedKS2 RWM %ReadingMaths
1St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolBexleyOutstanding84%
2St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolBexleyOutstanding90%
3St Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolBexley93%
4Haberdashers' Slade Green PrimaryBexleyGood63%
5Leigh Stationers' Primary AcademyBexleyOutstanding87%

Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE KS2 progress data, with RWM expected standard used where progress data is unavailable. See the full methodology

Highest-listed Secondary Schools in Bexley

#SchoolAreaOfstedProgress 85+ GCSE %EBacc %
1Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolBexleyGood100%96%
2St Catherine's Catholic SchoolBexleyGood85%66%
3Townley Grammar SchoolBexleyOutstanding99%71%
4Harris Garrard AcademyBexley63%68%
5Beths Grammar SchoolBexleyGood100%55%

Ordered by Classpot academic ranking using DfE Progress 8 data. See the full methodology

Admissions in Bexley — Key Dates

Applications for state-funded schools are made through the local authority where the child lives. For September 2027 entry, apply by 31 October 2026 for secondary school and by 15 January 2027 for primary school. National offer days are 1 March 2027for secondary and 16 April 2027 for primary (or the next working day if needed). Opening dates, supplementary forms and local procedures vary, so confirm them with the relevant council and school.

Important: Historic applications and places describe an earlier cohort. They do not predict whether a particular child will receive an offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools and nurseries are listed in Bexley?

Classpot currently lists 176 schools and nurseries matching the Bexley area definition used on this page. The current breakdown is 93 Nursery, 61 Primary, 19 Secondary.

Which schools appear first in the Bexley tables?

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is currently the highest-listed primary school and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is currently the highest-listed secondary school. Primary and secondary tables use different published academic measures and are not combined into one overall league table. A position is a data comparison, not a recommendation.

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How do I apply for a state school in Bexley?

Apply through the local authority where you live, even if the school is in another council area. For September 2027 entry, the national closing dates are 31 October 2026 for secondary applications and 15 January 2027 for primary applications. Check the relevant council and school admissions policies before applying.

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