Beths Grammar School, based in Bexley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Beths Grammar School currently has around 1664 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 86.9% boys and 13.1% girls. Around 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 2.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22%. other mixed pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by african at 16.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 91% who stay in school sixth forms and 2% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hartford Road, Bexley, DA5 1NE |
| Website: | http://www.beths.bexley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322556538 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Blyghton |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136334 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1740 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1664 |
| Number of Boys: | 1446 |
| Number of Girls: | 218 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 2.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 22.00% | 366 |
| Other Mixed | 20.80% | 346 |
| African | 16.90% | 282 |
| Indian | 8.40% | 139 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 109 |
| Other Asian | 5.70% | 95 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 56 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.00% | 50 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 49 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 31 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 30 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 27 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 27 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 16 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravel Hill Primary School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bexley Church of England Primary School Hurst Road , DA5 3JR | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.