Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Bexley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 91 schools across Bexley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bexley has 91 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 87 with a published Ofsted inspection, 11 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Bexley Grammar School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Bexley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

91
Total schools
11
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
67.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Bexley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
2. Townley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
3. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
4. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Upton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
6. Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
7. St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
8. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 79 View school
10. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
11. Burnt Oak Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
12. Birkbeck Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
13. Beths Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 78 View school
14. Foster's Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
15. Peareswood Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. St Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
17. Danson Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Dulverton Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
19. Royal Park Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 72 View school
20. Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
Primary
 Good 72 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Bexley?
There are 91 open primary & secondary schools in Bexley (closed schools are excluded). 11 of the 87 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Bexley?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Bexley is Bexley Grammar School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Bexley?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Bexley?
Primary and secondary applications in Bexley are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Bexley council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.