Townley Grammar School
School summary
Townley Grammar School is one of the larger selective girls' grammars in the area, with around 1,670 pupils on roll - comfortably above its stated capacity of 1,550, a sign of how sought-after a place here has become. Set in Bexleyheath, it draws families through the Bexley Selection Test consortium and was judged Outstanding by Ofsted across every category at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form. With nearly a quarter of pupils speaking English as an additional language, the intake reflects a diverse and ambitious community.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 224 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
75
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
70%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
37%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
73%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 February 2023
Teaching & academics
Academic results are exceptional by any measure. The average Attainment 8 score of 75 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils gain grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.9 is in line with what would be expected for a large state school.
Languages
Headteacher/CEO · Sarina Totty
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 500
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Outstanding
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 3.65%
- EHC plans
- 0.24%
- English as additional language
- 23.8%
- Free school meals
- 8.5%
Schools nearby
Beths Grammar School
Bexley, Greater London
Bexley Grammar School
Welling, Greater London
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup, Greater London
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, South East
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A consistently Outstanding girls' grammar where strong results are matched by a diverse, oversubscribed community. Competition for the 224 places is fierce, so thorough 11+ preparation across all four tested subjects is essential.
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Townley Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.