Townley Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Townley Grammar School

Grammar SchoolKent, Greater London162 days until results dayOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

Quest Assessments

Places (Year 7)

224

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.9:1

Healthy

About Townley Grammar School

Townley Grammar School is a girls' grammar in Bexleyheath that welcomes boys into its sixth form, creating a vibrant and diverse learning community. The curriculum here is genuinely distinctive – every pupil learns Latin alongside at least one modern foreign language, while dance is so beloved by students they describe it as "the beating heart of the school." Pupils are actively involved in shaping their education, including selecting the literature they study, and benefit from exceptional pastoral support alongside rigorous academic challenge. Beyond the classroom, opportunities abound through theatre productions, Duke of Edinburgh awards, international trips and an impressive range of sports and creative pursuits.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,670

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 28/02/2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

75

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96.9%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,670 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1Healthy
Consortium
Bexley Selection Test (GL)

Admissions

Published Admission Number
224 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee

Student Demographics

8.5%

Free School Meals

23.8%

English as Additional Language

0.24%

EHCP

3.65%

SEN Support

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