The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 965
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Lynn Bennett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Secondary · 546m away
Chatsworth Infant School
Primary · 662m away
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School
Primary · 815m away
Marlborough School
Special school · 845m away
Birkbeck Primary School
Primary · 937m away
Burnt Oak Junior School
Primary · 949m away
Hurst Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Sherwood Park Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Questions parents ask
Is Hurstmere School a selective school?
No. Hurstmere School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hurstmere School?
Hurstmere School currently has 965 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hurstmere School take?
Hurstmere School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hurstmere School?
Hurstmere School is in Sidcup, DA15 9AW, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hurstmere School have a sixth form?
No, Hurstmere School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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