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Private and Grammar Schools | Bexley

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Bexley offers a variety of secondary school options, with a strong focus on grammar schools renowned for their academic excellence.

In Bexley, grammar schools such as Bexley Grammar School, Beths Grammar School, Townley Grammar School for Girls, and Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School are highly sought-after for their selective admissions and rigorous academic programmes. These schools consistently produce outstanding results and prepare students for top universities.

Below, you can find an updated list of all the private and grammar schools in Bexley. Click the links below for individual school/admissions information, as well as some free 11 Plus exam papers in a similar style to those the school uses for its admissions test for year 7.

All Private and Grammar Schools in Bexley

Beths Grammar School

Bexley Grammar School

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Townley Grammar School

Beths Grammar School

  • Address: Beths Grammar School, Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1945.

  • Type Of School: State-funded, boys' grammar school.

  • Age Range: 11–18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment.

  • Notable Features: Beths Grammar School, established in 1945, is renowned for its academic excellence and strong tradition of preparing students for success in higher education and beyond. With a focus on rigorous academic standards, a broad and balanced curriculum, and a supportive learning environment, the school aims to inspire students to achieve their full potential and become confident and responsible individuals.

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Bexley Grammar School

  • Address: Bexley Grammar School, Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BL, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1955.

  • Type Of School: State-funded, co-educational grammar school.

  • Age Range: 11–18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment.

  • Notable Features: Bexley Grammar School, founded in 1955, is known for its high academic standards and commitment to providing a well-rounded education. With a focus on academic excellence, extracurricular opportunities, and personal development, the school aims to inspire students to excel academically, develop their talents, and become responsible citizens equipped for success in the modern world.

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Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

  • Address: Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Hurst Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9AG, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1931.

  • Type Of School: State-funded, co-educational grammar school.

  • Age Range: 11–18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment.

  • Notable Features: Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, established in 1931, is known for its academic excellence and supportive learning environment. With a focus on high academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and personal development, the school aims to inspire students to achieve their full potential and become responsible and confident individuals prepared for success in the modern world.

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Townley Grammar School

  • Address: Townley Grammar School, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB, United Kingdom.

  • Founded: 1937.

  • Type Of School: Girls' grammar school.

  • Age Range: 11-18 years old.

  • Entrance Exam Type: GL Assessment.

  • Notable Features: Townley Grammar School, established in 1937, is a renowned girls' grammar school located in Bexleyheath, Kent. Renowned for its academic excellence, vibrant extracurricular activities, and commitment to empowering young women, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally, and prepares them for success in higher education and beyond.

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Ultimate 11 Plus (11+) Guide 2023-24 | Bexley Grammar School

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Bexley Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information

Exam Information

Exam style: CEM — Bexley Selection Tests  

Exam types:

  • English (comprehension and verbal reasoning)

  • Mathematics and Problem-Solving (non-verbal reasoning)

Exam length — 2 x 1 hour exams (including introduction).

Pass mark — The pass mark is changes each year. 216 was the selective score for 2020 entry. 

Each year, the top 180 children with highest scores are guaranteed a place at their preferred Bexley school. In 2019, the top 180 applicants all scored over 246.

The highest possible score is 280, the lowest is 140.

Other exam information:

  • There are two papers. One English language skills and the other maths and problem-solving.

  • Every section of the papers are timed.

  • The mathematical content of the questions will not go beyond what children are expected to have been taught by the end of Year 5.

  • The test papers are multiple choice, with the exception of some Maths questions where one answer must be calculated by the child, with answers marked on a separate sheet. 

  •  Children will be given a separate age standardised score for each of the three subject areas, verbal ability, numerical ability and non verbal ability, and one total age standardised score that will be used to decide whether the child is selective or not. 

  • The total score is weighted, by adding 50% of the verbal ability score, 25% of the numerical ability score and 25% of the non verbal ability score.

Scores will be standardised.

Exam Dates

2023 — Week beginning Monday 11 September 2023.

Other Important Dates

Next school open days: TBC.

A virtual school open evening can be found here.

Registration opens for the 11+ exams — 1st May 2023.

Closing date for 11+ exams registration (2024 entry) — June 2023.

Closing date for school application (2024 entry) — 31st October 2023 (11:59pm).

About the School

Address — Bexley Grammar School, Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BL.

Type of school — Mixed grammar school.

Headteacher — Mr Stephen Elphick.

Cost — Free.

Pupils in school — 1365.

Places available in year 7 —  192.

Average applicants per place — 8 or more.

Please note, this school is heavily oversubscribed. In 2016, 5685 children sat the Bexley Selection Tests and 1753 were deemed selective.

Catchment area —  Bexley Grammar School does have a catchment area but places preference on 11+ test grades. Priority is given based on location and distance from the school, closest first.

Over-subscription policy —  Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

  1. Applicants who are or have been Looked After Children.

  2. Those children identified by the Local Authority as achieving one of the highest 180 scores in the selection tests.

  3. For applicants with a sibling currently attending Bexley Grammar School at the time of enrolment. A sibling includes full, half, adopted and step brother or sister living at the same address.

  4. Applicants with a parent or registered carer employed by Bexley Grammar School on a permanent contract at the time of application.

  5. Applicants will be admitted on the basis of proximity to the school measured in a straight line from the home address. The distance will be measured by the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system from the gate of the home address to the middle gate entrance approved by the Governors as the official entrance to the school.

 

School Summary

Bexley Grammar School was established in 1955. It was founded by Sir Edward Heath, a Member of Parliament at the time. Bexley is a mixed grammar school in Bexley, South East London. The school specialises in languages, science and mathematics. Bexley became an academy in 2011. 

From 2017, the school began offering the International Baccalaureate instead of traditional A-Levels in their Sixth Form. 

The school has won many awards including:

  • High Performing Specialist School

  • Leading Edge status

  • The International Award

  •  Healthy Schools status

  • Investors in People Award 

  • Sportsmark 

  • Artsmark Gold

In 2020, 63.2% of GCSE grades were at grades 9-7 (15.5% at grade 9).

Ofsted rated this school as ‘outstanding’ in 2007. Find their reports here.

Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.

The Admissions Process

1st May 2023 — Registration opens for the 11+ entry exams.

July 2023 — Closing Date for 11+ test registration (2024 entry).

2nd-5th November 2023 — 11+ entrance tests for 2024 entry.

31st October 2023 (11:59pm) — Closing date to apply to the school for September 2024 entry. 

December 2023  — Provisional results of selections 11+ exams.

1st March 2024 — National offer day.

Practice Papers and our recommended approach

 Bexley Grammar School does not release any past or practice  papers. 

The test papers are provided by the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring, Cambridge University (CEM). CEM does not publish practice papers specifically for the Bexley Selection Tests. 

You can find General CEM Guides below but please note that the Bexley Selection Tests format and questions may be slightly different.

The familiarisation booklets below are designed to inform parents and candidates about the Entrance Test in order to:

• Give a feel for the appearance of the actual assessment.

• Introduce some of the symbols and phrases used in the assessment.

• Inform parents and candidates of the invigilation procedure.

• Indicate the range of disciplines that will be tested.

• Highlight the range of answer formats used in the assessment.

Maths Guide 

Non-Verbal Reasoning Guide

Comprehension Guide

Verbal Reasoning Guide

These CEM past papers are designed for your child to use to practice before the exam. Use these papers to help prepare your child for the exam. The timings for each exam section and the answers are provided.

CEM Short Paper 1A

CEM Short Paper 1B

Other past/practice papers and answers for this school can be found here:

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers | Bexley Grammar School

You can find out more about how to prepare for the exam on our 11 Plus Exam Help: A Detailed 18 Point Guide page.

 We would recommend that you start revision and preparation as early as you can. 

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