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Blackfen School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blackfen School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Sidcup, Bexley , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1402 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,402

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Blackfen School for Girls Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Blackfen School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bexley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Blackfen School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 9NU
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137965

Other Secondary Schools in Sidcup

If Blackfen School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sidcup are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackfen School for Girls

Is Blackfen School for Girls oversubscribed?

Blackfen School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blackfen School for Girls?

Admission to Blackfen School for Girls is managed by Bexley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Blackfen School for Girls cover?

Blackfen School for Girls is a secondary school in Sidcup, Bexley, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.