The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 75.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-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
75.0
31.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 222 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,670
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.5%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- TOWNLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sarina Totty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Townley Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Townley 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 Townley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Townley Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Townley Grammar School?
Townley Grammar School currently has 1,670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Townley Grammar School take?
Townley Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Townley Grammar School?
Townley Grammar School is in Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Townley Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Townley Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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