At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 192
Introduction
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School is a mixed school in Sidcup, Kent. Chislehurst prides itself on its friendly and supportive community, they aim to push their students, so that they have greater expectations of themselves. The school aims to develop students inquiring nature, independence, and leadership qualities. Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School values those who make a positive difference, who respect the environment, and are polite at all times. Ofsted inspected Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School in 2017 and reported that the school was “Good”, with the school being safe and the students happy.
In 2019 Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School scored a 0.43 in the Progress 8, which is “Above average”. 93% of their students took the EBacc, and the average score for the EBacc at Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School was 6.87, the local average was 4.39. 96% of students achieved a 5+ in their Maths and English GCSEs. The Attainment 8 score for Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School was 72.1, with the local average being 49.6.
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Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School’s Key Information
The key information such as contact details for Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School can be found below.
School Address
Full Address:
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School, Hurst RoadSidcup
Kent
DA15 9AG
Contact Information
Parking in the school
Driving into the school or parking on site is not permitted as it poses a danger to the students. When parking near the school do not park with wheels on the curb.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Sidcup, DA15 7AP, 0.4 miles from the school.
- Car Park: 9 Old Farm Ave, Sidcup, DA15 8AE, 0.5 miles from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Sidcup, DA15 7AP, 0.4 miles from the school.
- Car Park: 9 Old Farm Ave, Sidcup, DA15 8AE, 0.5 miles from the school.
Key Information for Chislehurst & Sidcup 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 (2017)
Selection Test
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the dates associated with admission and the entry exam. Tickets are required for the open days.
Open Day
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School
These links will help with applying for Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School and provide further information on the selection test.
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School Exam Format
Chislehurst & Sidcup 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 Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The Bexley Selection Test uses two CEM papers. Questions in the papers will be on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths. Most of the 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
The pass mark is decided by Bexley Council. The pass mark must be achieved by applicants in order to be offered a place. The top 180 scoring children from the Bexley Selection Test will be admitted to any grammar school they select in Bexley.
Pass Mark
The pass mark is decided by Bexley Council. The pass mark must be achieved by applicants in order to be offered a place. The top 180 scoring children from the Bexley Selection Test will be admitted to any grammar school they select in Bexley.
Catchment Area
Chislehurst & Sidcup 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 Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School
- Children of members of staff at Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School
Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark for the Bexley Selection Test is decided after the test has been taken. Usually 30% of children pass the test.
Chislehurst & Sidcup 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.