Rank #49
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Hurst Road
Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:72.9
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 6.9 applicants per place
Exam area
Bexley 11+ 4 schools Shared test area
Bexley Grammar Schools
Bexley brings together 4 grammar schools in Greater London. Much of the area sits within the Bexley route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.
girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment, CEM Greater London
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Bexley guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
6 key dates 0 downloads GL Assessment, CEM
School list
Grammar Schools in Bexley
The best grammar schools in Bexley on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.
Compare up to 4 schools
Rank #54
Bexley Grammar School
Bexley Grammar School, Danson Lane
Ofsted: OutstandingMixedCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:71.4
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 7.0 applicants per place
Rank #58
Townley Grammar School
Townley Grammar School, Townley Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:70.3
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 4.1 applicants per place
Rank #92
Beths Grammar School
Beths Grammar School, Hartford Road
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:63.4
Assessment: CEM
Applicants per place: 5.3 applicants per place
Bexley overview
Bexley grammar schools at a glance
4 grammar schools sit close together in Greater London, so Bexley feels more local and easier to read than a large county-wide area.
Schools 4 schools
Main places Bexley
School mix Mixed
Tests Mostly GL
What stands out
Bexley is easier to take in geographically than larger selective counties because the schools sit in one small local patch.
What parents notice
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options. Most schools here sit in the Bexley route and use GL Assessment, with Beths Grammar School standing out by using CEM. Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Bexley
Bexley is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Bexley Grammar School, Townley Grammar School, and Beths Grammar School sit close together in one compact cluster. Families here see boys', girls', and co-ed options.
School mix
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.
Shared route
Most schools here sit in the Bexley route and use GL Assessment, with Beths Grammar School standing out by using CEM.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Bexley grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Bexley is a compact area. 4 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Bexley?
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.
Which test routes are used in Bexley?
Most schools here sit in the Bexley route and use GL Assessment, with Beths Grammar School standing out by using CEM.
What should parents watch most closely in Bexley?
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.