The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 71.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
71.6
27.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
56.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,664
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- BETHS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Richard Blyghton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeths Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Secondary · 683m away
Gravel Hill Primary School
Primary · 892m away
St Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary · 949m away
Old Bexley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Old Bexley Church of England School
Primary · 974m away
Upton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bexleyheath School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beths Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Beths Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Beths Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Beths Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beths Grammar School?
Beths Grammar School currently has 1,664 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beths Grammar School take?
Beths Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beths Grammar School?
Beths Grammar School is in Bexley, DA5 1NE, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beths Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beths Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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