Beths Grammar School 11+

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How to get into Beths Grammar School

Beths Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Bexley, London. To get into Beths Grammar School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Beths Grammar School with all the important information you need to know.

Admission Requirements

Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026. The Bexley Selection Test in September 2025 is for children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 who will start secondary school in September 2026. The school offers 192 places annually for Year 7 entry [1].

All prospective students must achieve selective status in the Bexley Selection Test 11+. Students eligible for a place at the School are required to sit the Bexley 11+ Secondary Selection Test and have been deemed selective in this. 6423 children sat the selection test for September 2025 entry, and 2009 (31%) children were deemed selective, demonstrating the competitive nature of admissions.

  • Boys only for Year 7 to 11 entry (mixed sixth form available)
  • Must be deemed selective in the Bexley Selection Test 11+
  • Students who pass the Kent 11+ test but not the Bexley test may apply under specific criteria
  • No formal catchment area - families can apply from anywhere

Application Process

Registration for the Bexley Selection Test 11+ opens on Thursday 1st May 2025 and closes at midnight on Saturday 31st May 2025 (see key dates). It is your responsibility to register your child online for the Bexley selection test, including if they attend a primary school in Bexley. The online registration site opens on 1 May 2025 and closes at midnight on 31 May 2025. Late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.

Families must complete the Common Application Form (CAF) through their local authority website, listing Beths Grammar School as a preferred choice. This will be available on your home council website from early September and must be submitted by 31st October 2025 (see key dates).

  • Register online for the Bexley Selection Test 11+ through Bexley Local Authority website
  • Complete the registration confirmation process via email
  • Submit the Common Application Form by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
  • Include Beths Grammar School on preference list
  • Supplementary forms required for specific criteria including Free School Meals or Kent test passes
  • For appeals or queries, contact the school at headspa@beths.bexley.sch.uk
  • All documentation and contact details are available in the school information section

Examination Details

The Bexley Selection Test 11+ takes place during early September 2025. If your child goes to a Bexley primary school, they will take the test at their own school on Tuesday 9th September 2025. If your child does not go to a Bexley primary school, they will take the exam at one of the four grammar schools on an assigned date between Monday 8th and Thursday 11th September 2025.

The examination consists of two papers, each lasting approximately 50 minutes. The Bexley Selection Test consists of two test papers which are provided by GL Assessment. All the questions in the Bexley Selection Test are multiple-choice. Both papers are divided into smaller, individually-timed sections.

  • English comprehension - reading analysis and interpretation
  • Mathematics - Key Stage 2 content up to end of Year 5
  • Verbal reasoning - logic problems with written information
  • Non-verbal reasoning - visual problem solving with diagrams
  • All questions are multiple-choice format
  • Results released in mid-October 2025 (see key dates)
  • Special arrangements available for children with additional needs

Selection Criteria and Places

The school operates a clear priority system for allocating its 192 Year 7 places. All boys who are placed within the top 180 and put Beths onto their Common Application Form are guaranteed a place at the school irrespective of how far they live from it. Those students that scored above 252 have a choice of grammar school places and can pick which school they wish to attend.

Places are allocated according to specific oversubscription criteria in order of priority. The majority of remaining places are offered based on distance from the school, measured as a direct line from the family home to the school's east entrance.

  • Looked after children and previously looked after children
  • Top 180 scorers in the Bexley Selection Test 11+ - guaranteed places
  • Children with a sibling currently attending the school
  • Children of permanent staff members employed by the school
  • Up to 12 places for Pupil Premium or Free School Meals eligible students
  • Distance - measured as direct line from home to school
  • Children deemed selective in Kent 11+ test (if Bexley test not passed)

Preparation Guidance

Families should begin preparation well in advance of the September test date. For children aged 10–11, child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20–30 minutes. The Bexley Selection Test 11+ is designed to be challenging, with approximately 30% of applicants achieving selective status each year.

Effective preparation requires consistent practice across all four test components. Families should aim for children to achieve around 75-80% in practice tests as a general benchmark. Regular reading helps develop comprehension skills essential for the examination.

  • Start preparation 12-18 months before the test date
  • Use little and often approach with 20-30 minute sessions
  • Focus on all four areas - English, Maths, Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning
  • Regular reading to develop comprehension skills
  • Practice with timed conditions to build familiarity
  • Free practice resources available at practice papers section
  • Professional tutoring guidance at tuition section

Important Dates and Timeline

Families must carefully track multiple critical deadlines throughout the admissions process. Late registration requests will not be accepted, and there is no appeal process for late applications. Planning ahead is essential for successful application.

Results notification and school offers follow a structured timeline. Letters will be sent by first class post/communicated by email on 1st March 2025 advising the outcome of applications for September 2025. Waiting list applications have specific windows for submission.

  • 1st May 2025 - Registration opens for Bexley Selection Test 11+
  • 31st May 2025 - Registration deadline (midnight)
  • 8th-11th September 2025 - Test dates for non-Bexley primary pupils
  • 9th September 2025 - Test date for Bexley primary school pupils
  • Mid-October 2025 - Test results released
  • 31st October 2025 - Common Application Form deadline
  • 1st March 2026 - School offers announced

School Open Events

Beths Grammar School runs ticketed open events during October for prospective Year 7 families. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on admin@beths.bexley.sch.uk or call 01322 556538. Events are restricted to 40 families per session to ensure a quality experience.

All open events require advance booking through the school's ticketing system. All open morning sessions run between 9:30am -11:15am. All open afternoon sessions run between 2:15pm - 3:45pm. We ask attendees to only book one open event. Virtual materials are available for families unable to attend in person.

  • Ticketed events - advance booking essential
  • One booking per family - allows attendance for multiple family members
  • Morning sessions: 9:30am - 11:15am
  • Afternoon sessions: 2:15pm - 3:45pm
  • Virtual tour materials available online
  • Contact details and booking information in school information section

Practical Advice for Families

Exam day preparation should focus on ensuring children feel confident and relaxed. Families should arrive at the test venue with adequate time and ensure children have eaten properly beforehand. The Bexley Selection Test is designed to be challenging, so managing expectations is important.

Since Beths Grammar School is frequently oversubscribed, families should identify alternative school options. The broader Bexley area offers other grammar schools including Bexley Grammar School, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, and Townley Grammar School, all using the same test.

  • Ensure good night's sleep before exam day
  • Plan travel route and arrive with time to spare
  • Bring required identification and test confirmation
  • Practice exam technique including time management
  • Consider backup school options in Bexley and surrounding areas
  • Prepare for waiting list applications if not initially successful
  • Contact school directly for specific guidance via school information section

Appeals and Waiting Lists

Families have the right to appeal admission decisions and can join waiting lists if their child was deemed selective but not initially offered a place. Those who are deemed selective and applied to Beths Grammar School but were not offered a place in March 2025, can apply to go on the waiting list between 1st and 15th March 2025. Parents should apply to go on the Waiting List via their Local Authority.

The appeals process requires families to contact the school directly with their concerns. If you have not been offered a place for your child to attend Beths Grammar School and would like to appeal against this decision, please contact the school either by emailing headspa@beths.bexley.sch.uk. Waiting lists remain active throughout the academic year and families are contacted if places become available.

  • Appeals deadline - contact school as soon as possible after offers day
  • Waiting list applications - between 1st and 15th March 2026
  • Apply through Local Authority for waiting list placement
  • Lists maintained until end of Year 9
  • Places offered in criteria order, not application date
  • Additional consideration for Kent test qualifiers under specific criteria
  • Contact appeals team directly at headspa@beths.bexley.sch.uk

[1]Beths Grammar School official website

Bexley Selection Test 11+ Information

In order to get into Beths Grammar School, children need to pass the Bexley Selection Test 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.

Bexley Selection Test 11+ Subjects & Structure

The Bexley Selection Test 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:

  • English Comprehension
  • Maths
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

The Bexley Selection Test is the entrance examination for admission to Beths Grammar School. This rigorous assessment is designed to evaluate the academic potential of prospective students across a range of key subjects.

The test comprises two separate papers, each lasting one hour. These papers cover essential areas of learning, including English comprehension, mathematics, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. The questions in all sections are presented in a multiple-choice format, requiring students to demonstrate their knowledge and problem-solving skills under time constraints.

Success in the Bexley Selection Test is crucial for securing a place at Beths Grammar School, as it serves as the primary means of assessing a child's suitability for the academically challenging environment the school provides. Thorough preparation and practice across the tested subjects can help students feel more confident and perform to the best of their abilities on the day of the examination.

Other Schools using Bexley Selection Test 11+

As well as Beths Grammar School, several other schools also use Bexley Selection Test 11+. These are:

Bexley Selection Test 11+ Marking Process

The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Beths Grammar School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.

Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.

Most 11+ tests are multiple-choice and marked electronically but still some remain that are marked by teachers or examiners.
Most 11+ tests are multiple-choice and marked electronically but still some remain that are marked by teachers or examiners.

Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.

It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!

Bexley Selection Test 11+ Pass Mark

The pass mark for the Bexley Selection Test 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).

Stop worrying! Once the 11+ marking has started the admissions process is out of your control.
Stop worrying! Once the 11+ marking has started the admissions process is out of your control.

Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Beths Grammar School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.

Key Dates for the Beths Grammar School 11+ Entrance Tests

Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Beths Grammar School) as well as other relevant dates.

DateEventCalendar Link
01/05/2025Registration Opens For The Bexley Selection Test
31/05/2025Registration Closes For The Bexley Selection Test At Midnight
09/09/2025Bexley Test Date For Children Who Attend A Bexley Primary School
Late OctoberNational Deadline To Apply For Secondary School Places
02/03/2026National School Offers Day

Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Beths Grammar School as they may well change.

11+ Tutor for Beths Grammar School

As the Bexley Selection Test 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.

Why use a private 11+ tutor?

Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.

11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.

11+ tutors help ensure preparation work gets done!
11+ tutors help ensure preparation work gets done!

11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.

Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!

Private 11+ Tutors for the Beths Grammar School 11+ Tests

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11+ Past Papers for Beths Grammar School

Here are all available past 11+ papers for Beths Grammar School. Please note that this may include 11+ past papers, past familiarisation booklets, past practice materials published by third parties and past 11+ exam guides written by the school. These materials are provided 'as-is' and may no longer reflect the subjects, format, structure or exam board that Beths Grammar School currently uses.

The exam board (or test supplier) that Beths Grammar School chooses to use for their 11+ entrance tests can change and we encourage you to check directly with the school.

As well as these past 11+ papers, you may find our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers helpful for your child's preparation.

Exam BoardSubject11+ Past Paper
GL AssessmentMaths

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School

Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Bexley Selection Test 11+ Ensure you double-check with Beths Grammar School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.

This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by Bond

These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Bexley Selection Test 11+ to get into Beths Grammar School.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentEnglish
GL AssessmentMaths
GL AssessmentNon-Verbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentMixed

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by GL Assessment

These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Beths Grammar School.

Exam BoardSubjectAnswer SheetQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentEnglish
GL AssessmentMaths
GL AssessmentNon-Verbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentMixed

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by Exam Ninja

These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Bexley Selection Test 11+.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentMaths
GL AssessmentEnglish

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by Owl Tutors

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Beths Grammar School.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentEnglish
GL AssessmentWriting
GL AssessmentMaths
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by CGP

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Beths Grammar School.

Exam BoardSubjectAnswer SheetQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentMaths
GL AssessmentEnglish
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentNon-Verbal Reasoning

These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Beths Grammar School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.

Exam BoardSubjectAnswer SheetQuestion BookletAnswers
CEMMaths
CEMVerbal Reasoning
CEMNon-Verbal Reasoning

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by 11+ For You

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by Independent Junction

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by IPS

These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).

Exam BoardSubjectAnswer SheetQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentMaths

11+ Practice Papers for Beths Grammar School by Schofield & Sims

These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.

Exam BoardSubjectQuestion BookletAnswers
GL AssessmentVerbal Reasoning
GL AssessmentMaths

School Information

Below you will find further information about Beths Grammar School together with their admissions contact details.

Beths Grammar School is a boys-only grammar school.
Beths Grammar School is a boys-only grammar school.
Address
Beths Grammar School,
Hartford Road,
Bexley,
Kent
DA5 1NE
School Website
Telephone01322556538
Email Addressadmin@beths.bexley.sch.uk
GenderBoys only
Total Year 7 Places192
Total Pupils (Girls/Boys)1736 (249 Girls / 1487 Boys)
Headteacher Mr Richard Blyghton

Beths Grammar School is a boys only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).

In total 1,736 pupils attend Beths Grammar School and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr Richard Blyghton.

Beths Grammar School Location

Below you will find a map showing the school's location:

Ofsted Information

Beths Grammar School was last inspected by Ofsted on 04/05/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 19/07/2022, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.

Beths Grammar School obtained <strong>Good</strong> in their last Ofsted inspection in 2022.
Beths Grammar School obtained Good in their last Ofsted inspection in 2022.

Last Ofsted Report Data

Date InspectedInspection Duration (Days)Reporting DateRatingFull Report
04/05/2022119/07/2022GoodFull Report

GCSE & A-Level Subjects

Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Beths Grammar School for the 2022-23 academic year.

GCSE Subjects Offered
  • Chemistry (192 pupils)
  • Biology (191 pupils)
  • English Language (191 pupils)
  • English Literature (191 pupils)
  • Mathematics (191 pupils)
  • Physics (191 pupils)
  • Economics (107 pupils)
  • Geography (107 pupils)
  • History (72 pupils)
  • Computer Studies/Computing (58 pupils)
  • Religious Studies (48 pupils)
  • Business Studies:Single (47 pupils)
  • Design & Technology (44 pupils)
  • Spanish (42 pupils)
  • French (40 pupils)
  • Statistics (40 pupils)
  • Sociology (39 pupils)
  • Chinese (33 pupils)
  • Electronics (25 pupils)
  • Art & Design (24 pupils)
  • Physical Education/Sports Studies (19 pupils)
  • German (10 pupils)
  • Music (9 pupils)
A-Level Subjects Offered
  • Mathematics (208 pupils)
  • Economics (123 pupils)
  • Psychology (115 pupils)
  • Business Studies:Single (83 pupils)
  • Physics (83 pupils)
  • Biology (77 pupils)
  • Sociology (74 pupils)
  • Computer Studies / Computing (73 pupils)
  • Chemistry (66 pupils)
  • Geography (52 pupils)
  • Government and Politics (41 pupils)
  • History (39 pupils)
  • Law (31 pupils)
  • English Literature (27 pupils)
  • Physical Education / Sports Studies (27 pupils)
  • Mathematics (Further) (20 pupils)
  • Electronics (15 pupils)
  • Logic / Philosophy (14 pupils)
  • Design and Technology (Product Design) (10 pupils)
  • Spanish (10 pupils)
  • Art and Design (Fine Art) (9 pupils)
  • Film Studies (8 pupils)
  • French (7 pupils)
  • Music (6 pupils)

GCSE & A-Level Performance

Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Beths Grammar School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.

GCSE Results Information (2022-23)

SubjectTotal Pupils Grades Achieved
U123456789
Art & Design24--1145742-
Biology191----32034474740
Business Studies:Single47----14171177
Chemistry192---183242383039
Chinese33---22211574
Computer Studies/Computing58--1-571181610
Design & Technology44-----6131411-
Economics107---231433181720
Electronics25-----16486
English Language191---242061453920
English Literature191----42547583423
French40----4767610
Geography107----1915263125
German10----1232-2
History72--14491715184
Mathematics191----11534415347
Music9----1142-1
Physics191---131741414642
Religious Studies48-----2616159
Sociology39---111012681
Spanish42----141010611
Physical Education/Sports Studies19-----34543
Statistics40-----1515145

A-Level Results Information (2022-23)

SubjectTotal Pupils Grades Achieved
UEDCBAA*
Art and Design (Fine Art)9--2232-
Biology77-1413192710
Business Studies:Single83-48283076
Chemistry66-571322124
Computer Studies / Computing73-6121418164
Design and Technology (Product Design)10--172--
Economics123-7132738325
Electronics15--11-66
English Literature27---12933
Film Studies8---251-
French7---241-
Geography52-27161781
Government and Politics41--3617105
History39--49188-
Law31-2571132
Logic / Philosophy14-123611
Mathematics208-163334433733
Mathematics (Further)20---3359
Music6--1311-
Physical Education / Sports Studies27-267442
Physics83-41017201913
Psychology115-7243137104
Sociology74-162628103
Spanish10-12-43-

FAQ

Is Beths Grammar School hard to get into?

Yes, Beths Grammar School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.

Is Beths Grammar School a private school?

No, Beths Grammar School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.

Is Beths Grammar School free?

Yes, Beths Grammar School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Beths Grammar School won't cost you any money.

How do I get my child into Beths Grammar School?

You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Beths Grammar School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.

Is Beths Grammar School a boys-only school?

Yes, Beths Grammar School is a boys-only school.

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