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Blackfen School for Girls

State school · Sidcup, DA15 9NU
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,402 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,402 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Bexley

Headteacher

Head

Ms Carrie Senior

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 29 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Upton Primary School 7 %
Sherwood Park Primary School 6 %
Hurst Primary School 6 %
Old Bexley Church of England School 4 %
Danson Primary School 4 %
Bursted Wood Primary School 4 %
Crook Log Primary School 4 %
Days Lane Primary School 4 %
Burnt Oak Junior School 3 %
Belmont Academy 3 %
Brampton Primary Academy 3 %
East Wickham Primary Academy 3 %
Hillsgrove Primary School 3 %
Upland Primary School 3 %
Hook Lane Primary School 2 %
Pelham Primary School 2 %
Barrington Primary School 2 %
Foster's Primary School 2 %
Dulverton Primary School 2 %
Bedonwell Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
49%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.2%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.52
LA avg.
35.67
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
78
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.64 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
3.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,402
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Blackfen Road
Sidcup
Kent
DA15 9NU
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Telephone: 020 8303 1887

Email: admin@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk

Website: http://www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Bexley

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School data & information Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9NU
1,402 Pupil numbers
15.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.2%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.90
LA avg.
50.40
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.14 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 126 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 219 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 219 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3.1%
LA avg.
18.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.52
LA avg.
35.67
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 31 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 42 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 16 C
Mathematics GCE A level 8 B
Law GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 26 C
Geography GCE A level 10 C
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Chemistry GCE A level 9 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 35 B
Biology GCE A level 10 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Blackfen School for Girls is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 25 and has 23 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.64 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
3.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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