Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Grammar SchoolKent, Greater London162 days until results dayOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

Quest Assessments

Places (Year 7)

192

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Healthy

About Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School nurtures inquiring, informed and compassionate young people in a supportive environment where pupils take genuine pride in their work. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, with all pupils studying the full EBacc suite at GCSE and a wide range of A Levels available in sixth form. Beyond academics, the school offers an impressive array of activities—from sports and music to a daily 'zen-den' for quiet reflection—with staff ensuring pupils of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate. The careers programme is particularly strong, with dedicated support for university applications including medicine and Oxbridge, and pupils describe the personal development curriculum as genuinely relevant to their lives.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,517

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 13/12/2022

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

75.6

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

98.9%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,517 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19:1Healthy
Consortium
Bexley Selection Test (GL)

Admissions

Published Admission Number
192 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee

Student Demographics

2.7%

Free School Meals

10.9%

English as Additional Language

0.53%

EHCP

0.46%

SEN Support

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