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Townley Grammar School

State school · Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,670 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,670 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Bexley

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Nevita Pandya

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

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

Other 77 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Old Bexley Church of England School 2 %
Bedonwell Junior School 2 %
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 2 %
Upland Primary School 2 %
Bannockburn Primary School 2 %
Upton Primary School 1 %
Gravel Hill Primary School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
87%
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
96.8%
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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
40.86
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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
92
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
3.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,670
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: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

Townley Grammar School is a high-performing, inclusive and diverse all-girls secondary school located in South London, offering a mixed sixth form. Renowned for its academic and pastoral excellence, Townley empowers students to achieve their full potential and live purpose-driven lives. The school fosters a stimulating environment that combines rigorous academic standards with a rich array of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring students thrive both intellectually and personally.

Contact the school

Address

Townley Road
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7AB
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Telephone: 020 8304 8311

Email: admin@townleygrammar.org.uk

Website: http://www.townleygrammar.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Bexley

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School data & information Townley Grammar School Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB
1,670 Pupil numbers
8.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
23 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
92 Number of teachers

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

School
96.8%
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
76.20
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)

0.66 Score Well above average
≈ 16% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 8
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 8
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 8
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 8
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 8
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 8

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

School
24.4%
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
40.86
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
Spanish GCE A level 8 A
Sociology GCE A level 56 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 30 A
Physics GCE A level 33 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 14 A
Mathematics GCE A level 94 A
History GCE A level 27 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 26 A
Geography GCE A level 22 A
French GCE A level 8 A
Film Studies GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 38 A
Economics GCE A level 54 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 31 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 14 A
Chemistry GCE A level 91 B
Biology GCE A level 79 A
Art and Design GCE A level 6 A

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

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Townley Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
3.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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