Located in Chislehurst, Chislehurst School for Girls is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-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.
Chislehurst School for Girls currently has around 1165 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 2.5% boys and 97.5% girls. Around 17.8% 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 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.5%. african pupils make up about 12.9%
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 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 57% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6HE |
| Website: | http://www.chislehurstschoolforgirls.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083003156 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maria French |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136467 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1344 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1165 |
| Number of Boys: | 29 |
| Number of Girls: | 1136 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.50% | 519 |
| African | 12.90% | 150 |
| Unclassified | 8.20% | 95 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 95 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 64 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 43 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 36 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 30 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 26 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 16 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Road Infant School Mead Road , BR7 6AD | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Mead Road Mead Road Infant School , Mead Road BR7 6AD | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midfield Primary School Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverwood School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form College Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Joseph's Catholic School Chislehurst Road , DA14 6BP | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers Technology College Hawkwood Lane , BR7 5PS | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Farringtons School Perry Street , BR7 6LR | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadow Grovelands Road , St Paul's Cray BR5 3EG | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.