Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
Quest Assessments
Places (Year 7)
192
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19:1
HealthyAbout 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
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
GCSE Grade 5+
98.9%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
2.7%
Free School Meals
10.9%
English as Additional Language
0.53%
EHCP
0.46%
SEN Support