Bexley Grammar School is a secondary school in Welling, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed 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.
Bexley Grammar School currently has around 1502 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.6% boys and 35.4% girls. Around 3.0% 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 3.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.7%. indian pupils make up about 12.1% , followed by other white at 11.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. 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 4% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BL |
| Website: | http://www.bexleygs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083048538 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Hugh Gilmore |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136369 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1357 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1502 |
| Number of Boys: | 971 |
| Number of Girls: | 531 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.70% | 506 |
| Indian | 12.10% | 181 |
| Other White | 11.50% | 172 |
| African | 11.10% | 167 |
| Other Asian | 9.50% | 142 |
| Chinese | 5.30% | 80 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 44 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 20 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 12 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 8 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danson Primary School Danson Lane , DA16 2BH | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook Lane Primary School Faraday Road , DA16 2ET | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Ruskin Avenue , DA16 3QG | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park Primary School Sherwood Park Avenue , DA15 9JQ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.