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.

Bexley has 15 secondary schools, of which 2 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 10 rated Good — 80% of secondary schools in Bexley are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bexley Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bexley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
2
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
67.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bexley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Townley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Beths Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
4. Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
5. St Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
6. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
7. Harris Academy Falconwood
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
8. Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
9. Lift Bexleyheath
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. Cleeve Park School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
11. Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
12. Hurstmere School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 45 View school
13. Blackfen School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 43 View school
14. Welling School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school
15. Leigh Academy Bexley
Secondary
 Inadequate 24 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 2 (13%) 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?
13% of secondary schools in Bexley are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.