Bexley Grammar School
URN: 136369 • Welling DA16 2BL
Overview
- Name
- Bexley Grammar School
- URN
- 136369
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hugh Gilmore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083048538
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Danson Lane, Welling DA16 2BL
Summary
Bexley Grammar School, located in Welling, Bexley, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,502 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,357. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and high-expectation environment, where strong relationships between staff and students are paramount. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its core values of Intellect, Empathy, and Courage, which guide students in their academic and personal development.
The curriculum is designed to challenge students both academically and personally, encouraging them to engage critically with information and develop essential life skills. Bexley Grammar School places a strong emphasis on co-curricular opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests beyond the classroom and build resilience through teamwork and collaboration.
Support for disadvantaged students is a priority, with various initiatives in place to ensure all pupils can thrive. The school actively promotes a culture of respect and understanding, preparing students to succeed in higher education and future employment while making a positive impact in their communities.
The curriculum is designed to challenge students both academically and personally, encouraging them to engage critically with information and develop essential life skills. Bexley Grammar School places a strong emphasis on co-curricular opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests beyond the classroom and build resilience through teamwork and collaboration.
Support for disadvantaged students is a priority, with various initiatives in place to ensure all pupils can thrive. The school actively promotes a culture of respect and understanding, preparing students to succeed in higher education and future employment while making a positive impact in their communities.
Useful links
- Senior Leadership Vacancies (sen)
- 08 January08 JanuaryYear 8 First Give Social Action Over the past couple of months, Year 8 have been involved in the First Give project and each form has chosen a charity to support. Below you can read about what 8ML and 8LC have been doing for the (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bexley Grammar School (70.2)
- Harris Academy Falconwood (54.9)
- Welling School (45.2)
- Westwood College (45.2)
- Welling School (41.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BEXLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1357
- Pupils
- 1502
- Boys
- 971
- Girls
- 531
- FSM %
- 3.00
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1502 | 971 | 531 | 1357 | 3.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1478 | 944 | 534 | 1357 | 2.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1444 | 946 | 498 | 1357 | 2.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1444 | 946 | 498 | 1357 | 2.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1429 | 905 | 524 | 1357 | 2.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1365 | 854 | 511 | 1634 | 2.20 |
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