The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,402
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- BLACKFEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Ms Carrie Senior (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherwood Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bexley Grammar School
Secondary · 945m away
Days Lane Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Marlborough School
Special school · 997m away
Danson Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chatsworth Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hurstmere School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hurst Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blackfen School for Girls a selective school?
No. Blackfen School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Blackfen School for Girls?
Blackfen School for Girls currently has 1,402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackfen School for Girls take?
Blackfen School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blackfen School for Girls?
Blackfen School for Girls is in Sidcup, DA15 9NU, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackfen School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Blackfen School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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