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Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.6 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,670
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 75.0, this secondary school consistently excels academically, placing it in the top 2% nationally. An impressive 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 97% secure grade 5 or higher, highlighting strong performance in core subjects. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 71%, reflecting its commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 75.0 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 71% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 67% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.8%
Asian Indian13.7%
White British13.1%
Asian Other10.6%
White Other7.7%
Asian Chinese4.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.3%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.45023, 0.13975 · DA6 7AB
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN137769
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.townleygrammar.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Townley Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Townley Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Townley Grammar School a good school?
Townley Grammar School scores 98.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Townley Grammar School in GCSEs?
Townley Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.0. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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