Is Townley Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Townley Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Townley Grammar School have?

Townley Grammar School has 1,670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Townley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Townley Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023).

How does Townley Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Townley Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.8 in 2025/26.

Is Townley Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Townley Grammar School is part of TOWNLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST.

Where is Townley Grammar School?

Townley Grammar School is located at Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7AB.

Townley Grammar School

Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7AB

Outstanding

Inspected 28 February 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

74.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,670

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Townley Grammar School

Townley Grammar School is an academy converter in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,670 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of TOWNLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.8 (2025/26). 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,670 / 1,550 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.8%

Free school meals

31.6%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

3.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

74.8

Attainment 8

224 pupils

98.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

274 students

21.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

90%

To higher education

47%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

4.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

92.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.6 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£48,317

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 5% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,004 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,846

Spend per pupil

£7,277

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7AB
Phone: 02083048311
Headteacher: Sarina Totty
Website: www.townleygrammar.org.uk

Academy Trust

TOWNLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Townley Grammar School?: Townley Grammar School is an academy converter in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Townley Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Townley Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Townley Grammar School have?: Townley Grammar School has 1,670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Townley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Townley Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023).
How does Townley Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Townley Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 74.8 in 2025/26.
Is Townley Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Townley Grammar School is part of TOWNLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST.
Where is Townley Grammar School?: Townley Grammar School is located at Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 7AB.