Head: Richard Blyghton
A competitive boys' grammar school in Bexley with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Distance Cutoff
6.07 mi
Applications
1,015
Offers Made
192
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-27
Process
Appeals will be heard up to 40 school days after the deadline. Appellants will receive at least 10 days' notice of their appeal hearing. Decision letters will be sent within 5 school days of the hearing wherever possible.
1. Register
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2. Take Test
Bexley Selection Test
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Same format as Kent Test (3 × 50 min). Bexley applies its own qualifying score threshold. Very limited information available as most admissions pages returned 'Page not found' errors. Only appeals information and some sixth form enrichment details were accessible.
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
71.6
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
55%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.50
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 67.8 | 72.2 | +4.4 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 98% | -2pp |
| EBacc entry | 56% | 55% | -1pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
98%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
36.5avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
72%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
0%
Higher Education
−68pp vs grammar avg
60%
Russell Group
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
191 entries
100%
+1.7pp vs school
Design & Technology
66 entries
100%
+1.7pp vs school
Other Sciences
45 entries
100%
+1.7pp vs school
Watch list
Computer Science
84 entries
93%
-5.5pp vs school
Ancient History
17 entries
94%
-4.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
132 entries
100%
+4.9pp vs school
Sociology
47 entries
100%
+4.9pp vs school
History
35 entries
100%
+4.9pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-95.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the subject or related subjects is typically required. External applicants must meet the same standards as internal students.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Mixed (25.0%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 12 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 9 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £70 (+1%) above the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,172
Teaching Staff / pupil
£622
Educational Supplies / pupil
£566
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£1,793
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,866,206 · 959 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,882,565
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£126,850
Targeted funding for 118 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£529,206
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£1,728
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£18,114
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£324,917
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£157,194
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£65,885
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£84,664
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,664 / 1,740(96%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. For specific A-level subjects, grade 7 or above in the subject or related subjects is typically required. External applicants must meet the same standards as internal students.
1:22.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.17%
Qualified Teachers
2.85%
Absence Rate
3.97%
Persistent Absence
The school features modern teaching facilities including specialist science laboratories, computer suites, design and technology workshops, art studios, music practice rooms, a drama studio, sports hall, gymnasium, library, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
Full-size sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite, extensive playing fields for rugby, football, cricket and athletics, tennis courts, netball courts, and access to local swimming facilities through partnerships.
STEM
Dedicated science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, multiple computer suites with latest technology, Design and Technology workshops including resistant materials, electronics, and food technology facilities.
Arts
Drama studio with lighting and sound equipment, multiple music practice rooms, recording facilities, art studios with specialist equipment for various media, and photography darkroom facilities.
Library
Well-resourced library and learning resource centre with extensive book collection, computers for student use, quiet study areas, and research facilities. Open during school hours and some after-school sessions with qualified librarian support.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new science block with state-of-the-art laboratories, ongoing development of sports facilities including artificial pitch improvements, and refurbishment of the sixth form centre.
Beths has a bespoke wide-ranging Sixth Form enrichment programme designed to support students' growth, resilience, and readiness for higher education and careers. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated specifically for enrichment activities, allowing sixth formers time to explore their interests.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, senior and junior choirs, annual school musical productions, drama club, and regular concerts throughout the year.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular trips to France, Germany, and Spain, annual ski trip, geography field trips, history trips to battlefields and historical sites, science trips to CERN, and various cultural visits to London theatres and museums.
Community Service
Charity fundraising events, local community volunteering through Duke of Edinburgh programme, reading support at local primary schools, and environmental projects.
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, dark grey trousers, black shoes, navy blue jumper (optional). Sixth form have a relaxed dress code requiring smart business attire.
School Meals
The school operates a cashless catering system using biometric payment. Hot meals, sandwiches, snacks and drinks are available daily. Free school meals are available for eligible students. The dining hall serves breakfast from 8:00am and lunch throughout the lunch period.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations varying by year group. Years 7-8 typically receive 60-90 minutes per night, Years 9-11 receive 90-120 minutes per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to classroom hours for each subject.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. A house point system rewards good behaviour and achievement. Sanctions include detentions, isolation, and in serious cases, exclusion. The policy emphasizes restorative justice approaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. Phones may only be used with explicit permission from staff. Confiscation will result if phones are seen or heard during school time, with phones returned at the end of the school day.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, learning support unit, individual education plans for students with additional needs, access arrangements for examinations, and liaison with external agencies.
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Dedicated school bus services operate from various locations including Dartford, Gravesend, Sidcup, and surrounding areas. Routes include services from Dartford Grammar School area, Stone, Greenhithe, and Swanscombe.
Nearest Station: Bexley
Transport Info
The school is accessible by bus routes 89, 132, 233, 269, 492, B12, B13, B14, B15, B16, and R1. The nearest railway stations are Bexley (0.7 miles) and Albany Park (0.8 miles). The school encourages walking and cycling where possible and has secure bike storage facilities.
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