Bexley Grammar School

Bexley Grammar School in Welling, Greater London uses Bexley Selection Test (CEM). The assessment tests students under strict standardized timed conditions using multiple-choice optical answer sheets or written papers.

Bexley Grammar School offers approximately 210 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Applicants must be deemed selective in the Bexley Selection Test.

No fixed catchment, but distance is a key tie-breaker for applicants achieving the selective standard. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register online for the Bexley Test and complete the Local Authority Common Application Form. Key dates: Registration Opens: 1 March 2026; Registration Closes: 31 March 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 2–10 September 2026; Results to Parents: Early October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Prepare for the CEM assessment style, ensuring strong comprehension and mathematical skills., Practice working under time constraints.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Bexley Selection Test (CEM) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.