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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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