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Blackfen School for Girls
Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9NU, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,402
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 60% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the EBacc entry rate of 22%. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 78%, indicating a supportive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Parent View (134 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child is happy
84%
School has high expectations
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
68%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
60%
School keeps me informed
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.8%
Asian Other6.3%
Black African5.7%
White Other5.6%
Asian Indian4.9%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Black Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.44862, 0.11214 · DA15 9NU
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN137965
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackfen School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Blackfen School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Blackfen School for Girls a good school?
Blackfen School for Girls scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blackfen School for Girls?
Based on 134 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blackfen School for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Blackfen School for Girls in GCSEs?
Blackfen School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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