At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 192
Introduction
Bexley Grammar School is a mixed selective academy in Welling, Kent. The primary aim of Bexley Grammar School is to create an environment where students can establish a good work ethic, develop academically, socially, culturally and physically with the support and resources they need to do so. They hope to teach pupils how to think for themselves and to develop moral reasoning. The school wants it so that by the time that students leave, they are able to take responsibility for their own future and whatever decisions that need to be made to get there. Bexley Grammar School values each student as an individual, and so they try to teach them as such, knowing that each individual has different aspirations and requirements.
Bexley Grammar School achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.24 in 2019, which is “Above average”. 98% of the students taking GCSEs for Bexley Grammar School that year took the EBacc, and the average EBacc score for Bexley was 6.93, with the local average being 4.39. 97% of the students at Bexley achieved a 5+ in their Maths and English GCSEs. The Attainment 8 score for Bexley Grammar School was 70.5, 21 points above the local average and 23 points above the national average.
11 Plus entry exams can be difficult, they often require practice and tutorage long before the exam itself takes place. In order for these preparations to be as successful as possible you should first know what exam you’re preparing for, that’s why we’ve gathered all of the details here for you. We also provide past papers and other resources to help with exam preparation.
Bexley Grammar School’s Key Information
Key information such as contact details and where you can park for Bexley Grammar School are found below.
School Address
Full Address:
Bexley Grammar School, Danson LaneWelling
Kent
DA16 2BL
Contact Information
Parking in the school
On-street parking can be found around the school as well as parking within the school premises.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: London, Welling, DA16 1SY, 0.4 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Welling, DA16 1QG, 0.5 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: London, Welling, DA16 1SY, 0.4 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Welling, DA16 1QG, 0.5 miles from the school.
Key Information for Bexley 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 (2007)
Selection Test
Bexley Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the dates important for admission to Bexley Grammar School.
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Bexley Grammar School
The following links may help you with questions about Bexley Grammar School and preparations for the entry exam.
Bexley Grammar School Exam Format
Bexley 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 Bexley Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The Bexley Selection Test consists of two CEM papers. These papers contain questions testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths. Most questions will be multiple choice. Both papers will be taken on the same day, there will be a short break between them. The Verbal Reasoning questions are worth double and so should be practised more.
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. The top 180 scoring children who take the Bexley Selection Test may pick any of the grammar schools and they will be given a place there.
Pass Mark
There is a pass mark decided by Bexley Council. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in order to be offered a place. The top 180 scoring children who take the Bexley Selection Test may pick any of the grammar schools and they will be given a place there.
Catchment Area
Bexley Grammar School does not use a catchment area. Applicants will have greater priority the closer they live to the school. Usually places are filled by the 3 mile mark.
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 Bexley Grammar School
- Children of members of staff at Bexley Grammar School
Bexley Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark for the Bexley Selection Test is not decided until after the test results are in and so can change. It is usual for around the top 30% of children who take the Bexley Selection Test to pass.
Bexley Grammar School uses the Bexley Selection Test common to all grammar schools in Bexley. See more about the Bexley Selection Test here (LINK).
CEM practice papers can be purchased online from many websites.
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