Beths Grammar School 11 Plus Guide
At a Glance
Assessment: GL Assessment
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 192
Competition: Medium
Ofsted Rating: Good
Beths Grammar School
Beths Grammar School is a selective academy for boys in Bexley, Kent. Its mission is to provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students are challenged and encouraged to reach their full academic potential. The school prides itself on fostering a sense of student involvement in school life while maintaining a strong focus on academic excellence, particularly in Maths, Technology, and the Sciences. Its core values (community, respect), guide the belief that every student can achieve their aspirations. In the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, Beths Grammar School was rated “Good” overall, with an “Outstanding” grade for behaviour and attitudes. This marks a change from the previous 2012 inspection, when the school was rated “Outstanding” in all areas.
Location & Contact Info
Contact details, address and parking information for Beths Grammar School
Ofsted Report
Ofsted report breakdown for Beths Grammar School
Exam Format
Learn about the 11 Plus exam format at Beths Grammar School
Preparing for the 11 Plus
Help your child prepare with tips, exam papers, and featured tuition agencies
Key Dates
All key dates and application information for Beths Grammar School
How to Apply
Information on the application process for Beths Grammar School
FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers for Beths Grammar School
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Beths Grammar School’s Key Information
The information below should help with contacting and parking around Beths Grammar School.
School Address
Full Address:
Beths Grammar School, Hartford RoadBexley
Kent
DA5 1NE
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is no parking within the school and restrictions are in place to stop parking in neighbouring roads.
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Bexley DA5 1AA, 0.5 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Hall Place, Bourne Rd, Dartford, Bexley, DA5 1PQ, 0.7 miles from the school.
Beths Catholic Grammar School Ofsted Report
Quick Summary
Overall rating: Good
Academic strength: Teachers make timely checks on pupils’ learning and use the information to inform and adapt their teaching.
Teaching and curriculum: Leaders make sure that pupils have the opportunity to study a broad range of subjects in school.
Behaviour and culture: Leaders set up the house system to encourage pupils to work together and to build a strong school community.
Leadership and safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Beths Grammar School Exam Format
Admission to Year 7 at Beths Grammar School is determined by performance in the Bexley Grammar Schools Selection Test (11 Plus), which is shared among the four grammar schools in the London Borough of Bexley.
The Beths Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The test, set by GL Assessment, consists of two multiple-choice papers. Both papers are taken on the same day and assess key skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and numerical fluency. Results are age-standardised and ranked, with the top 180 scorers considered for a place at one of the Bexley grammar schools.
Paper One
English comprehension and verbal reasoning
Paper 2
Maths and non-verbal reasoning
CEM 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pass Mark
There is a pass mark decided by Bexley Council. Applicants must achieve the pass mark in order to be offered a place. Of all the children who take the Bexley Selection Test, the top 180 can pick whichever school they wish to enter and will be given a place.
Catchment Area
Although Beths Grammar School does not have a fixed catchment area, proximity to the school is often a deciding factor when allocating final places.
Additional Eligibility
To apply for a place at Beths Grammar School, candidates must:
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Achieve the required score in the Bexley Selection Test
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List Beths Grammar School as a preference on the Common Application Form (CAF)
The school does not hold its own entrance test. If more candidates qualify than there are places, offers are made using the following oversubscription criteria:
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Looked-after and previously looked-after children who have met the qualifying standard
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Children living closest to the school who have achieved a selective score
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Siblings of current pupils, where applicable
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Other qualified applicants, ranked by distance from the school
Click here to view the full Beths Grammar School admissions policy.
Preparing for the 11 Plus Test at Beths Grammar School
The Bexley 11 Plus is highly competitive, and effective preparation can help your son feel confident and perform at his best. Here’s how you can support him:
Useful Tips
Start Early
Start preparing in Year 4 or early in Year 5. This gives your child ample time to build steady progress while keeping stress to a minimum.
Use Exam Papers
Practice timed exam papers together to help your child become comfortable with the question style and strengthen their exam technique.
Target Weak Areas
Keep track of their performance and focus extra time on any topics or question types they find more difficult.
Encourage Daily Reading
Developing a regular reading habit expands vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and sharpens analytical thinking—all essential skills for success in the 11 Plus.
Make Use of Online Resources
Digital learning tools offer personalised practice and clear feedback, making study time more effective and engaging.
Best Chance of Success
Maintaining steady, organised, and supportive preparation will help your child approach exam day with confidence and readiness.
11 Plus Mock Exams in Your Area
We’re in the process of establishing a network of local test centres to host in-person 11 Plus mock exams that closely reflect the format used at Beths Grammar School. These sessions will give your child the chance to practise under real exam conditions—building confidence and boosting performance. While this service isn’t available yet, you can register your interest using the form below, and we’ll contact you as soon as mock exams become available in your area.
Beths Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates of the open events and dates related to the entry exams. Open events require pre booking.
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Open Days
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Offer Day
Beths Grammar School Application Process
To apply for a Year 7 place at Beths Grammar School, families need to complete both the school’s registration form and the local authority’s application process.
Admissions Policy 2026
Make sure you read the Beths Grammar School Admissions Policy to ensure you and your child understand the process and eligibility criteria.
View Admissions PolicyEntrance Test Entry Form
This is done via the Bexley Council website. Registration typically opens in early May and closes in early July. Your son must be registered to sit the test in September.
Visit Council WebsiteCommon Application Form (CAF)
This form must be submitted to your local authority, with Beths Grammar School listed as one of your preferences. The CAF deadline is 31st October 2025. Both forms must be completed – failure to submit either will result in an incomplete application.
Beths Grammar School FAQs
You must register your child for the Bexley Grammar Schools Selection Test (11 Plus) through the London Borough of Bexley and complete the Common Application Form (CAF), listing Beths Grammar School as one of your preferences.
The Bexley 11 Plus, provided by GL Assessment, includes two multiple-choice papers. Paper 1 tests English comprehension and verbal reasoning, while Paper 2 covers maths and non-verbal reasoning, all standardised by age.
Entry is very competitive. Only pupils achieving the highest scores in the Bexley 11 Plus are considered for a place, with those ranking within the top 180 given priority across the borough’s grammar schools.
Beths does not have a fixed catchment area, but distance from the school is used as a deciding factor when allocating places once academic and oversubscription criteria have been applied.