SecondaryData as of May 2026

Townley Grammar School

Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Bexleyheath.

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Girls

Pupils

1,670

Ages

11-18

FSM

8.5%

Attainment 8

75.0

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2023

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Bexley grammars use the GL Assessment test. Register with Bexley's selection process.

Grammars in Bexley Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

75.0

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

70.1%

Basics 9-5

96.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

71.0%

EBacc APS

6.99

EBacc 9-5

64.3%

EBacc 9-4

67.0%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

40.64

A*-A Grades

37.2%

A*-B Grades

73.0%

AAB+ %

21.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 279 students entered

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About Townley Grammar School

Townley Grammar School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.0. The school has around 1,670 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB | More schools in Bexley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Townley Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — Outstanding
Nov 2021 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Nov 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Townley Grammar School

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Frequently asked questions about Townley Grammar School

What is Townley Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Townley Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Townley Grammar School's latest exam results?

Townley Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Townley Grammar School located?

Townley Grammar School is a secondary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley (DA6 7AB).

How many pupils attend Townley Grammar School?

Townley Grammar School has around 1,670 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Townley Grammar School with other schools?

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