Townley Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Address | Townley Road, DA6 7AB |
| School Website | www.townleygrammar.org.uk |
| Telephone | 2083048311 |
| URN | 137769 |
School Census
| Total | 1574 |
| Girls/Boys | 1487/87 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 94.5%/5.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 91 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | Outstanding |
| 25/11/2015 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 24 November 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 25 November 2015 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 28 March 2014 | Interim assessment | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 30 January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 96.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 60.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.88 |
| Progress 8 | 0.66 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | 76% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.98 |
| Progress 8 | 0.69 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 97% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 7.1 |
| Progress 8 | 0.61 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 928 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 262 |
| As third preference | 200 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 51 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 886 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 238 |
| As third preference | 204 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 969 |
| As first preference | 260 |
| As second preference | 284 |
| As third preference | 217 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 2.64% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1477 |
| As first preference | 436 |
| As second preference | 411 |
| As third preference | 291 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.51% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 907 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 243 |
| As third preference | 182 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 955 |
| As first preference | 285 |
| As second preference | 277 |
| As third preference | 178 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.79% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 946 |
| As first preference | 341 |
| As second preference | 252 |
| As third preference | 156 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 948 |
| As first preference | 255 |
| As second preference | 238 |
| As third preference | 192 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 859 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 179 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 844 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 223 |
| As third preference | 188 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 757 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 138 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 8% |
| no | 92% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 28.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 29.5% |
| white british ethnic origin | 16.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Upton Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Iris Avenue, , DA5 1HH
Beths Grammar School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys
Address: Hartford Road, , DA5 1NE