Blackfen School for Girls
URN: 137965 • Sidcup DA15 9NU
Overview
- Name
- Blackfen School for Girls
- URN
- 137965
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BLACKFEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carrie Senior (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083031887
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blackfen Road, Sidcup DA15 9NU
Summary
Blackfen School for Girls is a non-selective secondary academy located in Sidcup, Bexley, catering to girls aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 1,402 pupils and a capacity of 1,500, the school emphasizes its motto, "raising aspirations – releasing potential," aiming to foster both academic success and personal development. The school is organized into eight faculty areas, providing a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students.
The school is committed to inclusivity, offering robust support for students with additional educational needs, including specialized provisions for those with visual impairments or speech and communication disorders. Blackfen School also has a thriving mixed sixth form, with 200 places available, of which 90 are allocated to external students.
Governance at Blackfen is regarded as outstanding, with a proactive governing body that supports and challenges the school's leadership. The school participates in the Bexley Co-ordinated Secondary School Admissions Scheme, offering 230 Year 7 places annually and providing clear information regarding the admissions process and appeals.
The school is committed to inclusivity, offering robust support for students with additional educational needs, including specialized provisions for those with visual impairments or speech and communication disorders. Blackfen School also has a thriving mixed sixth form, with 200 places available, of which 90 are allocated to external students.
Governance at Blackfen is regarded as outstanding, with a proactive governing body that supports and challenges the school's leadership. The school participates in the Bexley Co-ordinated Secondary School Admissions Scheme, offering 230 Year 7 places annually and providing clear information regarding the admissions process and appeals.
Useful links
- Staff Sharepoint (other)
- Student Sharepoint (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Intranet (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (70.7)
- Cleeve Park School (51.7)
- Hurstmere School (51.2)
- Blackfen School for Girls (45.2)
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BLACKFEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1402
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 1308
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1402 | 94 | 1308 | 1500 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1483 | 116 | 1367 | 1500 | 13.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1500 | 133 | 1367 | 1500 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1500 | 133 | 1367 | 1500 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1461 | 124 | 1337 | 1500 | 9.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1367 | 86 | 1281 | 1500 | 7.10 |
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