Bexley Grammar School
Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bexley Grammar School is a secondary school in Bexley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 1st of 16 secondary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 24 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Leaders' expectations of pupils are very high in all aspects of school life. Pupils study a challenging curriculum and are very well prepared to become responsible citizens. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely positive. Pupils value the pastoral support they receive. They appreciate that staff reach out to offer support before pupils ask for it. Pupils feel safe. The school is calm and orderly at all times. Younger pupils say that older pupils treat them with respect. Pupils report that bullying is rare and acted upon quickly. Pupils take part in a wide range of after-school activities. Of particular note is the number of clubs started and run by pupils. For example, the Afro Caribbean Society and the Art and Rocket clubs. All pupils are encouraged to take part in house competitions and drama, music and sports activities. All Year 9 pupils and sixth-form students support the school community. They mentor younger pupils and lead after-school activities and house competitions. Sixth form-students support the teaching of personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) to younger pupils. Parents and carers overwhelmingly praise the school. One parent reflected the views of many saying, 'My child is very happy in this exciting, challenging, diverse school.'
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
223 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,504 pupils on roll, with places for 1,357
Schools near Bexley Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfen School for Girls | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Harris Academy Falconwood | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Welling School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 34.7 |
| Hurstmere School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Hugh Gilmore
- Phone
- 02083048538
- Address
- Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BL
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 136369
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.