Bexley Grammar School Catchment Area
Bexley Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Welling, Bexley , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1502 pupils, and a capacity of 1357 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,502
Pupils
1,357
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Bexley Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Bexley Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bexley may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
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- Full address
- Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BL
- Local authority
- Bexley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136369
Other Secondary Schools in Welling
If Bexley Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Welling are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bexley Grammar School
Is Bexley Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bexley Grammar School currently has 1502 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1357 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bexley Grammar School? ▾
Bexley Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bexley publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Bexley Grammar School cover? ▾
Bexley Grammar School is a secondary school in Welling, Bexley, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bexley Grammar School? ▾
Bexley Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.