Bexley Grammar School
Bexley, London
A highly selective co-educational grammar school with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Entry at 11+ is via the Bexley selection test, with strong competition for places across the borough.
Competition
Very Competitive
~8 per place
Applications
~8
Very Competitive
Exam Board
GL Assessment
11+ Selection Test
Entry
Year 7
11+ Entry
Stages
2 Stages
11+ Selection Test
🏫 About the School
Bexley Grammar School is one of the most sought-after grammar schools in south-east London, known for its rigorous academic standards and broad curriculum. Places at 11+ are heavily oversubscribed, and successful candidates typically perform well above average in verbal reasoning, mathematics and English.
What They Test
English
Maths
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
📋 Assessment
Stage 1
GL 11+ written test
Stage 2
School-set reasoning paper
📩 Admissions
Register
Submit the Bexley 11+ registration form
11+ Test
Sit the GL Assessment selection test
Interview
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview
Offer
Places allocated on National Offer Day
🏆 Competition
Very Competitive
~8 applications per place
Bexley Grammar is among the top 10% most competitive grammar schools nationally. Strong preparation across all four tested areas is essential, with particular emphasis on verbal reasoning and maths.
🎯 Preparation Advice
Start structured preparation 12-18 months ahead of the test. Focus on timed GL-style papers, build vocabulary daily, and practise non-verbal reasoning patterns regularly. Mock exams under exam conditions help build stamina and confidence.
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