Townley Grammar School Catchment Area
Townley Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1670 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,670
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Townley Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Townley 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.
Find Bexley catchment area documents →Townley Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
- Local authority
- Bexley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 8.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137769
Other Secondary Schools in Bexleyheath
If Townley Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bexleyheath are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Townley Grammar School
Is Townley Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Townley Grammar School currently has 1670 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1550 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Townley Grammar School? ▾
Townley 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 Townley Grammar School cover? ▾
Townley Grammar School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, 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 Townley Grammar School? ▾
Townley Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.