Bexley Grammar School

About Bexley Grammar School

Bexley Grammar School is an academy converter in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,502 pupils on roll. It is part of BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72.6 (2025/26). 2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,502 / 1,357 (111%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Danson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BL

Phone

02083048538

Headteacher

Hugh Gilmore

Website

http://www.bexleygs.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bexley Grammar School?

Bexley Grammar School is an academy converter in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bexley Grammar School have?

Bexley Grammar School has 1,502 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bexley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Bexley Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does Bexley Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bexley Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72.6 in 2025/26.

Is Bexley Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bexley Grammar School is part of BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Bexley Grammar School?

Bexley Grammar School is located at Danson Lane, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2BL.