Bexley Grammar School
School summary
Academic results at Bexley Grammar School sit far above the national picture, and an Ofsted judgement of Outstanding across every category - from quality of education to sixth form - underlines a consistency that runs through the school. This is a large, mixed grammar in Welling, currently teaching around 1,502 pupils against a capacity of 1,357, so it operates comfortably over its intended size. Selective entry at 11 funnels into 192 places each year, making competition for a place keen. With a relatively low proportion of pupils on free school meals and a notable share speaking English as an additional language, it draws an engaged and diverse community.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 192 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
74.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 18 October 2022
Teaching & academics
The numbers speak plainly: an average Attainment 8 score of 74.7 against a national average of 46.9, and 98% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths where the national figure is 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same judgement, suggesting strong support continues right through to the upper years. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.2 is fairly typical for a school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.26%
- EHC plans
- 1%
- English as additional language
- 14.6%
- Free school meals
- 3%
Schools nearby
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Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford, South East
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A consistently Outstanding grammar where exceptional GCSE outcomes are the norm rather than the exception - though families should expect a competitive scramble for its 192 annual places.
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Bexley Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.