Schools in Bexleyheath: Primary, Secondary & Admissions

State schools in Bexleyheath are covered by the London Borough of Bexley's admissions service. This guide lists the schools the council names for our area and summarises the application rules. It does not rank or rate schools: for quality, read each school's Ofsted report and its own website.

Which primary schools are in Bexleyheath?

The council's primary schools list names, in Bexleyheath: Barrington Primary School (Barrington Road, DA7 4UN), Brampton Primary Academy (Brampton Road, DA7 4SL), Bursted Wood Primary School (Swanbridge Road, DA7 5BS), Crook Log Primary School (Crook Log, DA6 8EQ), Gravel Hill Primary School (Watling Street, DA6 7QJ), Pelham Primary School (Pelham Road, DA7 4HL), St Thomas More RC Primary School (Sheldon Road, DA7 4PH) and Upland Primary School (Church Road, DA7 4DG).

For Barnehurst, it lists Fairford Academy Barnehurst (Fairford Avenue, DA7 6QP) and Mayplace Primary School (Woodside Road, DA7 6EQ). For Bexley village, it lists Hurst Primary School (Dorchester Avenue, DA5 3AJ) and Old Bexley CE Primary School (Hurst Road, DA5 3JR). For Upton, it lists Upton Primary School (Iris Avenue, DA5 1HH). The council says there are 60 primary schools in the borough, so these are the ones we found for our four areas rather than every school you could apply to.

Which secondary schools are in Bexleyheath?

The council's secondary schools list names four in Bexleyheath: Bexleyheath Academy (Woolwich Road, DA6 7DA), St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls (Watling Street, DA6 7QJ), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (Halcot Avenue, DA6 7QB) and Townley Grammar School (Townley Road, DA6 7AB). The council says there are 16 secondary schools in the borough and that all are academies, some of them grammar schools.

How do I apply for a primary school place?

For a Reception place in September 2027, which is for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 15 January 2027. Offers are made on 16 April 2027. Apply through the council's eAdmissions website, with up to six preferences. The council says everyone must apply, even if a brother or sister is already at the school. Late applications are not considered until all on-time applications are processed. You will need proof of your principal home address, such as a current Council Tax statement. Full details are on the starting primary school page.

How do I apply for a secondary school place?

For Year 7 in September 2027, which is for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, applications opened on 1 September 2026 and close on 31 October 2026. Offers are made on 1 March 2027. The route is the same eAdmissions site with up to six preferences, and the same rule that everyone must apply applies. Late applications are processed after on-time ones. The admissions team's email is on the starting secondary school page.

Is there a catchment area?

The council says there is no such thing as a catchment area in Bexley, and that places are offered based on proximity according to each school's admission rules. Read the oversubscription criteria of each school you are interested in.

What is the Bexley selection test?

Bexley is a selective area. The council's selection test page says four grammar schools take part: Beths Grammar School (boys), Bexley Grammar School (mixed), Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (mixed) and Townley Grammar School (girls). It says 800 places are available. For 2026 entry the council says the online registration period was 1 to 31 March 2026, testing took place between 2 and 10 September 2026 (most between 7 and 10 September), and results were emailed from 4pm on Friday 2 October 2026. The council warns that reaching the selective standard does not guarantee a place unless a child is among the top 180 highest scorers. The test covers verbal ability, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Dates for future years are published on the same page. Sidcup, home to Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, has its own guide at sidcup.co.

What about other support?

The council's schools pages also cover free school meals, the school uniform and clothing grant, SEND local offer and in-year applications, all linked from its schools and education hub. Term dates are in our term dates guide.