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Bexley Grammar School

Bexley, DA16 2BLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2022
Progress 8
+0.49
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
358 1st-choice / 212 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#522 of 3,141 nationally

About Bexley Grammar School

Bexley Grammar School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 1,470 applications for 212 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.93. That means nearly seven families applied for every available spot, and 358 parents put it down as their first preference, of whom 171 received offers. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications — particularly the high number of first-preference choices — suggests strong confidence among families who know it well. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary in Bexley, with a headteacher named Steven Poole. It has capacity for 1,357 pupils and currently enrols 1,250, so it is running close to full. Just 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably low and reflects the school's selective intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressDanson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BL
HeadteacherSteven Poole
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils1,250
Free School Meals (FSM)3.0%
School Capacity1,250 / 1,357 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallAstro TurfScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RoundersMartial ArtsAthleticsCross CountryBadmintonHockeyTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubFilm ClubDramaChoirChessArt ClubOrchestraDebateModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Bexley Grammar School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.