At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 192
Introduction
Beths Grammar School is a selective academy for boys in Bexley, Kent. Beths Grammar School goal is to provide an exciting, purposeful, and vibrant community that thrives on challenging and supporting students so that they might fulfil their academic potential. Beths Grammar prides itself on giving their students some control over school proceedings. The primary goal of Beths is academic achievement, and say that they are renowned for strength in Maths, Technology and the Sciences. The core values at Beths are Excellence, Community, Respect, and Nurturing, under which they believe that all students can reach their aspirations. The recent Ofsted report in 2022 stated that the school is “Good”, receiving a “Good” in every key aspect apart from behaviour and attitudes where they received an “Outstanding”, this is a downgrade from the last inspection in 2012 where the school was rated “Outstanding”.
In 2019 Beths Grammar School achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.21, which is “Above average”. 92% of students at Beths entered the EBacc and scored an average of 6.62 points, compared to the local average of 4.39 points. 94% of students in 2019 achieved a 5+ in their English and Maths GCSEs. The Attainment 8 score was 68.8, the local average being 49.7.
11 Plus entry exams can be confusing and the details can be hard to find out. That’s why we’ve done all of that for you right here, we’ve gathered all of the facts and formatted them for your ease. We also offer support with the entry exam itself, we have past papers and other resources available that’ll give you the best chance in the entry exam for whichever school you apply for.
Beths Grammar School’s Key Information
The information below should help with contacting and parking around Beths Grammar School.
School Address
Full Address:
Beths Grammar School, Hartford RoadBexley
Kent
DA5 1NE
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is no parking within the school and restrictions are in place to stop parking in neighbouring roads.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Bexley DA5 1AA, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Hall Place, Bourne Rd, Dartford, Bexley, DA5 1PQ, 0.7 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Bexley DA5 1AA, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Hall Place, Bourne Rd, Dartford, Bexley, DA5 1PQ, 0.7 miles from the school.
Key Information for Beths Grammar School
PAN* for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2022)
Selection Test
Beths Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates of the open events and dates related to the entry exams. Open events require pre booking.
Open Morning
Open Evening
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Beths Grammar School
The following links should provide more clarity on the details of the Bexley Selection Test and Beths Grammar School.
Beths Grammar School Exam Format
Beths Grammar School uses the Bexley Selection Test procedure set out by Bexley Council. Children applying for a place at any of the grammar schools in Bexley must take the Bexley Selection Test.
The Beths Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The Bexley Selection Test is made up of two CEM papers each testing Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The majority of the questions will be multiple choice. Both papers will be taken on the same day, there will be a short break in between them. The Verbal Reasoning questions are weighted higher than the Non-Verbal Reasoning and the Maths questions and so should be given more attention.
2 Papers
Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths questions
CEM 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Pass Mark
There is a pass mark decided by Bexley Council. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in order to be offered a place. Of all the children who take the Bexley Selection Test, the top 180 can pick whichever school they wish to enter and will be given a place.
Pass Mark
There is a pass mark decided by Bexley Council. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in order to be offered a place. Of all the children who take the Bexley Selection Test, the top 180 can pick whichever school they wish to enter and will be given a place.
Catchment Area
Beths Grammar School does not use a catchment area. Applicants will have greater priority the closer they live to the school.
Additional Eligibility
Applicants who are eligible for any of the following will be admitted if they achieve the pass mark.
- “Education, Health and Care Plan”
- “Looked After Children”
- Siblings of children currently attending Beths Grammar School
- Children of members of staff at Beths Grammar School
- “Pupil Premium” – 12 places given by rank order of distance from the school.
Beths Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark for the Bexley Selection Test will be decided after the test results have been taken. It is usual for the top 30% of children who take the test to achieve the pass mark.
Beths Grammar School uses the Bexley Selection Test which is common to all the grammar schools in Bexley, to find out more visit our Bexley Selection Test page.
CEM practice papers can be purchased online from many sites.
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