Opened in 1955 Bexley Grammar School stands as a beacon of academic excellence. It is located in Welling within the London Borough of Bexley. Bexley Grammar School has evolved into a leading grammar school. It is known for its commitment to providing high-quality education for both boys and girls.
Bexley Grammar School achieved academy status in January 2011. The school’s motto is “Praestantiae Studere” meaning “Strive for Excellence.” This reflects its core values.
Initially, there was a proposal in 1966 to merge Bexley Grammar School with Westwood Secondary Modern School. Edward Heath the MP for Bexley intervened to prevent it.
Bexley Grammar School offers a unique global curriculum. This includes the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for Years 7-9. GCSEs are offered for Years 10-11. Students then progress to the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. This approach fosters critical thinking skills. It also promotes international-mindedness.
Admission to Bexley Grammar School involves the eleven plus exam. Candidates are assessed in Mathematics English and Reasoning. The school welcomes 192 new students into Year 7 each year.
To enter the Sixth Form students must achieve specific GCSE grades. Current pupils need more than six A*-Bs including Maths and English. This allows them to continue their studies.
In 2016 100% of pupils attained 5 GCSE grades A* to C. Also 99.1% of the A-level grades were A* to D. Bexley Grammar School began offering the International Baccalaureate in 2003. This was offered alongside A Levels. From September 2017 the school stopped teaching A Levels.
Bexley Grammar School has expanded its premises over the years. Buildings include Main Jubilee Golden Jubilee Heath Le Feuvre and Music. There is also the SEN block and a new sixth form centre. In 2017 a further extension added a K block. This includes a Theatre and sixth form study area. The buildings form an internal courtyard. The field is surrounded on two sides by Danson Park.
Bexley Grammar School’s last Ofsted inspection was in 2022. It was rated Outstanding in all areas.
Notable former pupils include Stephanie Brind a professional squash player. Daniel Francis MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford also attended. Gavin Peacock and Matthew Rose both former professional footballers are alumni. Joshua Bradley and Tobi Brown YouTubers and members of the Sidemen are also former pupils.
Bexley Grammar School continues to uphold its tradition of excellence. It prepares students for the challenges of the modern world.