Bexley Grammar School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

223 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score74.7

74.7, 28.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.2%

98.2%, 52.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.6%

99.6%, 34.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc98.2%

98.2%, 57.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.36

7.36, 3.27 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,504 pupils on roll, with places for 1,357

Eligible for free school meals2.7%

2.7%, 23.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.8%

14.8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2%

2%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1%

1%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: bexleygs.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.