Hurstmere School
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Capacity
965
Pupils
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Demand
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.
Academically, Hurstmere's Progress 8 score is -0.07, which is below the Bexley local authority average of 0.03. This places the school 9th out of 16 schools in the borough, in the bottom 50% nationally. Its Attainment 8 score is 45.1, and 68.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, compared to 49% at grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.02, with 29.3% of pupils entering the EBacc and 24% achieving a grade 4 or above across the suite. In maths, the school's Progress 8 score is positive at 0.16, while English is slightly negative at -0.02. The school's overall Progress 8 banding is rated as Average, indicating that while it is not significantly below expectations, it is not outperforming its local peers.
Hurstmere offers a range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, theatre, and science labs, alongside clubs such as Drama, Coding, Model UN, Eco Club, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sports on offer include football, hockey, athletics, and dance. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils must plan for post-16 options elsewhere. For families considering Hurstmere, it may suit those looking for a single-sex state school with a broad extracurricular programme, though the Requires Improvement rating and below-average Progress 8 score are important factors to weigh. The school's proximity to outstanding alternatives in Bexley means it is likely a pragmatic choice for some, but not necessarily a first preference.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hurst Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 9AW |
| Headteacher | Lynn Bennett |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 965 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.07)
1682nd of 3,141
Nationally
375th of 487
In London
9th of 16
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2357%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 197 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)57%
- FE college26%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Sixth form college5%
- Not sustained3%
- Employment2%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2023/2475% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hurstmere School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Hurst Road, Sidcup
Bexley, DA15 9AW
Journey to School
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