Bexley grammar schools

The London Borough of Bexley has four grammar schools. Entry is through the Bexley Selection Test, sat in early September of Year 6.

The test

Bexley Selection Test

Two multiple-choice papers, about 50 minutes each. Set by Quest Assessments since 2026 (it was GL before). Verbal ability counts for half the score; maths is tested as numerical reasoning.

Registration: 1–31 March 2026
Test: 7–10 September 2026
Results and offers: Results 2 October; offers 1 March 2027

Try a free 10-minute Bexley Selection Test sample

Based on last year's dates (September 2027 entry). Schools have not published dates for September 2028 entry yet, so always check each school's own website before you register.

The 4 Bexley grammar schools

Bexley

Beths Grammar School (Boys)

Welling

Bexley Grammar School (Mixed)

Sidcup

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (Mixed)

Bexleyheath

Townley Grammar School (Girls)

The council says only about 30% of children who sit the test reach the grammar school standard.
Registration runs for March only, with no late entries.
The test is set by Quest Assessments, which also sets the Kent Test from September 2027, so many Bexley families sit both.