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Hurstmere School

Bexley, DA15 9AWSecondaryAges 11–16BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.07
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,682
of 3,141 nationally

About Hurstmere School

Hurstmere School is a boys' secondary in Bexley, London, currently educating 965 pupils. The school's capacity is not provided in the data, so it's unclear whether it is oversubscribed or has room to grow. However, the admissions information is not available, making it difficult to gauge demand directly. For context, the school's free school meal percentage is not listed, so a comparison to local or national averages is not possible. The school serves pupils aged 11 to 16 and has no religious character. Its headteacher is Lynn Bennett. The school's most recent Ofsted rating is Requires Improvement, which may influence parental choice, especially given that Bexley has three outstanding secondary schools nearby, including Bexley Grammar School just two kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHurst Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 9AW
HeadteacherLynn Bennett
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils965

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Facilities

8
Swimming PoolDining HallSports HallArt StudiosTennis CourtsTheatreScience LabsGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballNetballHockeyAthleticsDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingModel United NationsEco ClubScience ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseArt Club

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurstmere School

Hurstmere School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.