Beths Grammar School
Bexley, Kent, Greater London · DA5 1NE
Beths Grammar School is a large boys' grammar in Bexley, drawing on the Bexley Selection Test consortium for entry at 11. With 1,664 pupils against a capacity of 1,740, it runs close to full while retaining a little room to grow. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, singling out behaviour as Outstanding. Around one in nine boys is eligible for free school meals, and the school admits 192 pupils into each Year 7.
1,664
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
192
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,664
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.1
- Location
- Bexley, Kent, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.beths.bexley.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Bexley Selection Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 192
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 March 2026
Registration closes
31 March 2026
Application deadlineNext
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
71.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results stand well above the national picture: an average Attainment 8 score of 71.6 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 98% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47% nationally. Ofsted judged quality of education Good across both the main school and the sixth form. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 22.1 is typical of a large state school.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.71%
- EHC plans
- 0.48%
- English as additional language
- 9.4%
- Free school meals
- 11.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 4 May 2022
The last word
A high-performing selective boys' school where strong results sit alongside an Outstanding rating for behaviour. Families will need to navigate the Bexley Selection Test, assessed across English, Maths and reasoning.
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Beths Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Beths Grammar School located?
Beths Grammar School is located at Hartford Road, Bexley, DA5 1NE.
What type of school is Beths Grammar School?
Beths Grammar School is a state grammar school in Greater London.
What subjects does Beths Grammar School test in the 11+?
Beths Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Beths Grammar School use for the 11+?
Beths Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
How do I apply to Beths Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 March 2026, registration closes on 31 March 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Beths Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Beths Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Beths Grammar School belong to?
Beths Grammar School is part of the Bexley Selection Test consortium.
How many places does Beths Grammar School offer?
Beths Grammar School has a published admission number of 192 places.
How many pupils attend Beths Grammar School?
Beths Grammar School has approximately 1,664 pupils on roll.
What is Beths Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Beths Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 4 May 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.