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Bexley Grammar Schools Guide 2024-25

Complete Guide to Bexley's Selective Schools

Bexley offers excellent selective education opportunities through its grammar schools. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the Bexley Selection Test and the borough's prestigious grammar schools.

Bexley Selection Test Overview
Test Format: The Bexley Selection Test includes:
  • Verbal Ability (including English comprehension)
  • Numerical Ability (mathematical skills)
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Two test papers with multiple-choice questions
Test Duration: Each paper is approximately 50 minutes
Registration Period: May to July for the following September entry
Bexley Grammar Schools

Beths Grammar School

  • Boys' school (mixed sixth form)
  • Specializes in STEM subjects
  • Outstanding Ofsted rating
  • Location: Hartford Road, Bexley

Bexley Grammar School

  • Co-educational
  • International Baccalaureate World School
  • Specialist Language College status
  • Location: Danson Lane, Welling

Townley Grammar School

  • Girls' school (mixed sixth form)
  • Specializes in arts and sciences
  • Outstanding Ofsted rating
  • Location: Townley Road, Bexleyheath

Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School

  • Co-educational
  • Strong focus on academic excellence
  • Extensive extra-curricular program
  • Location: Hurst Road, Sidcup
Selection Criteria

Qualifying Score

The minimum standardized score required varies each year but typically:

  • Minimum score of 220 across all test components
  • Scores are age-standardized
  • Top 180 boys and top 180 girls automatically qualify

Additional Considerations

  • Looked After Children priority
  • Distance from school
  • Siblings already attending (for some schools)
  • Individual school oversubscription criteria
Important Dates 2024-25
Registration Opens: May 2024
Registration Deadline: July 2024
Test Dates: September 2024 (exact dates TBC)
Results Notification: October 2024
School Application Deadline: 31st October 2024
School Offers: 1st March 2025
Test Preparation

Practice Materials

  • Familiarization booklet available from Bexley Council
  • Sample questions on the council website
  • Commercial practice papers and books
  • Online resources and mock tests

Preparation Tips

  • Start preparation at least 12 months before the test
  • Focus on core skills in English and Mathematics
  • Practice time management
  • Familiarize with multiple-choice format
Appeals Information

If your child doesn't qualify but you wish to appeal, the process includes:

  • Independent Appeal Panel hearing
  • Presentation of academic evidence
  • Consideration of special circumstances
  • Character references and extra-curricular achievements
Additional Support Services

Available Services

  • One-to-one tutoring programs
  • Small group revision classes
  • Mock test sessions
  • Parent information evenings
  • School tours and open days