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Townley Grammar School

Bexley, DA6 7ABSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2023
Progress 8
+0.66
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
223 1st-choice / 244 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#320 of 3,141 nationally

About Townley Grammar School

Townley Grammar School is clearly a popular choice among Bexley families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 917 applications for just 244 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.76. Of those applicants, 223 put Townley as their first preference, and 153 of those were offered a place. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications — nearly four for every spot — tells you a lot about its reputation locally. The school is a state-funded girls' grammar for ages 11 to 18, with headteacher Sarina Totty at the helm. It currently has 1670 pupils on roll, which is over its official capacity of 1550, further evidence of its draw. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Outstanding across every single category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That's a clean sweep, and it matches the Outstanding rating it received in its previous inspection in 2015.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTownley Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7AB
HeadteacherSarina Totty
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils1,670
Free School Meals (FSM)8.5%
School Capacity1,670 / 1,550 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2023
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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, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosGymnasiumAstro TurfPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsHockeyNetballCross CountryFootballRugbyBasketballBadmintonTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDebateGardeningEco ClubScience ClubBook ClubDramaModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: townleygrammar.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Townley Grammar School

Townley 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.