Best Secondary Schools in Bexley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 15 schools across Bexley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

20%

Outstanding rate

67.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Bexley Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥈	Townley Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥉	Beths Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	76	View school
4.	Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Secondary	Good	75	View school
5.	St Catherine's Catholic School Secondary	Good	68	View school
6.	St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Secondary	Good	61	View school
7.	Harris Academy Falconwood Secondary	Good	52	View school
8.	Blackfen School for Girls Secondary	Good	50	View school
9.	Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Secondary	Good	44	View school
10.	Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
11.	Hurstmere School Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
12.	Cleeve Park School Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
13.	Welling School Secondary	Requires Improvement	31	View school
14.	Lift Bexleyheath Secondary	Inadequate	28	View school
15.	Leigh Academy Bexley Secondary	Inadequate	19	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bexley?

There are 15 secondary schools in Bexley, of which 3 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Bexley?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bexley is Bexley Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Bexley?

Primary and secondary school applications in Bexley are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bexley council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Bexley?

20% of secondary schools in Bexley are rated Outstanding and 40% are rated Good. 80.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.