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Beths Grammar School

Bexley, DA5 1NESecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
+0.53
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
169 1st-choice / 192 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#471 of 3,141 nationally

About Beths Grammar School

Beths Grammar School is a boys’ state secondary in Bexley that is heavily oversubscribed, with 1,015 applications for 192 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — an oversubscription ratio of 5.29. Of those applicants, 169 put it as their first preference, and only 60 first-preference offers were made, giving a clear sense of how competitive entry is. The school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, but the sheer volume of applications suggests strong local confidence. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in 2022 rated behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding, while overall effectiveness, quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision were all judged Good. The previous inspection in 2012 had rated the school Outstanding overall, so the 2022 result represents a downgrade, though inspectors still highlighted excellent conduct from pupils.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHartford Road, Bexley, Bexley, DA5 1NE
HeadteacherRichard Blyghton
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils1,664
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity1,664 / 1,740 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSixth Form CentreScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingCricketRowingRoundersGymnasticsBasketballDanceHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DebateYoung EnterpriseScience ClubGardeningNewspaperFilm ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beths Grammar School

Beths Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.