Head: Nigel Walker
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Bexley with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Distance Cutoff
4.5 mi
Applications
1,327
Offers Made
192
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
The school's catchment area includes parts of the London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-27
Process
Appeals heard by independent School Appeals Panel within 40 school days of deadline for lodging appeals. Between 2020 and 2024 there were 148 Appeals for a Y7 place at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, on average 24 appeals per year; there has not been an appeal upheld during this period.
Waiting List
A waiting list is maintained for selective students who gave Chis and Sid as their preference but were not placed at the school by the London Borough of Bexley. The Year 7 waiting list is held by the Bexley Borough Admissions Department. Year 7 students will remain on the waiting list until 31st December. To stay on the list beyond this date, a new in-year application must be submitted.
1. Register
Check website
2. Take Test
Bexley Selection Test
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Same format as Kent Test (3 × 50 min). Bexley applies its own qualifying score threshold. School mentions 5856 children sat the selection test for September 2025 entry, and 2009 (34%) children were deemed selective. 5866 children sat the selection test for September 2026 entry and 2070 (35%) children were deemed selective. The aggregate total of grammar school places for the four grammar schools situated in Bexley is 818 places. School offers a three day summer school programme towards the end of the summer break as induction.
Open Evening
Two sessions on each day
8 Oct 2026
8:45am
Open Evening
Two sessions on each day
14 Oct 2026
8:45am
Open Evening
Two sessions on each day
18 Oct 2026
8:45am
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
75.6
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
96%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.47
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
73%
Higher Education
+5pp vs grammar avg
72%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
376 entries
50%
+5.1pp vs school
English Literature
374 entries
50%
+5.1pp vs school
Chemistry
184 entries
50%
+5.1pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
7 entries
0%
-44.9pp vs school
Combined Science
192 entries
0%
-44.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
168 entries
50%
+0.5pp vs school
Economics
130 entries
50%
+0.5pp vs school
Biology
122 entries
50%
+0.5pp vs school
Watch list
Latin
18 entries
44%
-5.1pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics. Specific subjects require grade 6 or above in that subject or related subjects.
Subjects Offered
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,517 / 1,344(113%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics. Specific subjects require grade 6 or above in that subject or related subjects.
1:19
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.89%
Qualified Teachers
4.04%
Absence Rate
4.78%
Persistent Absence
Well-equipped campus with modern facilities supporting academic and extracurricular activities including library, sports facilities, and specialized subject areas.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Library facility available with introduction provided during summer school programme
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new sixth form centre, ongoing improvements to science laboratories, planned expansion of sports facilities including new changing rooms
Wide range of activities including sports, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and various clubs and societies supporting character development.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, local charity fundraising events, reading support for primary schools, environmental projects in local community, participation in local remembrance services
Uniform
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School Meals
Free school meal at lunchtime using the discrete biometric fingerprint system
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all year groups with increasing expectations as students progress. Students are expected to complete independent study and revision outside of lessons.
Behaviour Policy
The school has a comprehensive behaviour policy emphasizing high expectations, mutual respect, and positive relationships. Students are expected to demonstrate the school values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. The policy includes clear consequences for unacceptable behavior and rewards for positive conduct.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in school but must be on silent mode during lessons.
SEND Provision
Support available for students with special needs
4.2
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Sidcup Station
Transport Info
School is located on Hurst Road, Sidcup. Public transport options available with nearest stations providing access to the area.
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