Bexley Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Bexley Grammar School, Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BL
- Number of pupils:1,350+ (co-educational)
- Admissions contact: enquiries@bexleygs.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Bexley Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Bexley residents)
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See Bexley Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Bexley Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Bexley Grammar School (BGS), established in 1955, is a high-performing co-educational selective school with a strong international ethos as an IB World School. In 2023, the school achieved 88% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 84% A*-B at A-level/IB, with students progressing to top global universities including Oxbridge, Ivy League, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a unique dual curriculum with both A-level and International Baccalaureate pathways, with particular strengths in languages (offering 7 modern languages), sciences, and humanities. BGS’s “Global Leaders” program includes Model United Nations, international exchanges, and partnerships with schools worldwide. The campus features specialist language labs, a recently refurbished STEM centre, and outstanding sports facilities.
Beyond academics, BGS provides an exceptional extracurricular program including championship-winning robotics teams, award-winning choir and orchestra, and competitive sports academies. The school’s “BGS Diploma” complements academic studies with enrichment activities in leadership, creativity, and community service.
Navigating the Application process at Bexley Grammar School
- Registration: Apply for the Bexley Selection Test by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Bexley Selection Test taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to your home local authority by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For those scoring within the review range (usually 205-219)
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The Bexley Selection Test consists of:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including English comprehension)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Bexley
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN (must be requested in advance)
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