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 student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 2.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1740
Number of Pupils: 1664
Number of Boys: 1446
Number of Girls: 218

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 2.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British22.00%366
Other Mixed20.80%346
African16.90%282
Indian8.40%139
Other White6.60%109
Other Asian5.70%95
Unclassified3.40%56
Bangladeshi3.00%50
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%49
White and Black African1.90%31
Other Black1.80%30
Chinese1.60%27
Caribbean1.60%27
White and Asian1.30%21
White and Black Caribbean1.00%17
Pakistani1.00%16
Irish0.10%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.63)
Of the 191 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 185 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.63
Local authority average
0.13
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
52%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
99%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
73.0
Local authority average
54.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.6
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.