Bexley Grammar School
Welling, Kent · DA16 2BL
Bexley Grammar School is a large, co-educational selective state grammar school serving Welling and the wider London Borough of Bexley, with a strong tradition of academic excellence underpinned by a notably warm and inclusive ethos. The school prides itself on developing 'compassionate leaders', combining high expectations with a strong pastoral culture that visitors and inspectors frequently comment upon. With nearly 1,500 pupils and a vibrant sixth form offering both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate, it provides an unusually broad post-16 curriculum for a state grammar. The school operates within the Penhill Academies Trust and has invested significantly in co-curricular and leadership opportunities.
- →Selective grammar offering a rigorous academic education at no cost, with consistently strong GCSE and A-level results
- →Dual sixth-form pathway offering both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate, giving students real choice
- →Strong pastoral reputation with a warm, community-oriented culture that distinguishes it from more pressurised grammars
- →Wide co-curricular programme including STEAM, Duke of Edinburgh, Jack Petchey awards, and active student leadership
Who thrives here
Academically able pupils who have passed the Bexley Selection Test and thrive in a structured yet nurturing environment; students who want high academic standards without the intensity of the most pressurised independent or selective schools will find the culture here particularly congenial.
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Contact & visit
Danson Lane
Welling, Kent
DA16 2BL
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bexley Grammar School cost?
Bexley Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Bexley Grammar School?
Bexley Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Bexley Grammar School's exam results?
At Bexley Grammar School, 67.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Bexley Grammar School a boarding school?
Bexley Grammar School is a day school in Welling and does not offer boarding.
What is Bexley Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Bexley Grammar School “Outstanding” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, welcoming school atmosphere frequently noted by parents and visitors alike
✓Strong and visible pastoral care with attentive staff who know pupils individually
✓Impressive breadth of co-curricular and leadership opportunities for a state school
✓Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and student voice
Common concerns
!Large school size (nearly 1,500 pupils) can mean individual pupils occasionally feel lost, particularly in lower year groups
!Not yet reinspected by Ofsted, leaving some parents uncertain about current formal quality assessment
!Limited information on SEND capacity given the selective admissions context