Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a secondary school in Bexley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 3rd of 16 secondary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 December 2013, report published 25 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils enjoy attending this school. They have access to a broad curriculum and a large range of wider opportunities. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' conduct. They seek to develop inquiring, informed and compassionate young leaders. Pupils are polite, hardworking and proud of their school. Leaders have high aspirations for what pupils can achieve. The curriculum is ambitious and pupils enjoy being challenged. They take pride in their work. The examples of artwork on show in the school gallery typify the high-quality outcomes pupils produce. Leaders have carefully considered all their pupils when developing the extra-curricular programme. Opportunities range from sport and music activities, jewellery club and the 'zen-den', which takes place every lunchtime to provide a quiet space for pupils. Pupils are safe in the school. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary both in lessons and around the school site. Leaders ensure staff are well trained to support pupils pastorally. Sixth-form students have been trained as mental health ambassadors. Incidents of bullying are rare. If it does happen, leaders act quickly to address issues. Leaders have developed the 'respect curriculum' to support pupils' personal development. Pupils consider the content of this programme to be relevant and helpful.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching does not identify or clarify pupils' misunderstanding precisely. This means that sometimes pupils are not ready for new knowledge and concepts. Leaders should ensure that teachers check understanding and address gaps in knowledge consistently well.
- Systems to check the strategies in place for pupils with SEND are not fully embedded in the school. This means that leaders do not know if the strategies are effective or used consistently. Leaders should develop systems to regularly check the support that is in place for pupils with SEND.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
189 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
258 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,561 pupils on roll, with places for 1,344
Schools near Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstmere School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Cleeve Park School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.7 |
| Blackfen School for Girls | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Bexley Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 74.7 |
| Chislehurst School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHISLEHURST AND SIDCUP GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Nigel Walker
- Phone
- 02083026511
- Address
- Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AG
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 137423
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.