Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School 11+ Guide

About Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Bexley, London. For children to get into Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School they need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Hence, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a traditional grammar school, one of only 163 remaining in England.

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (CSGS) is a co-educational grammar school situated in the London Borough of Bexley, catering to students from ages 11 to 18. The school has garnered a reputation for its outstanding academic performance and its commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals. With a student body divided into five houses and a dedicated staff house, CSGS cultivates a sense of community and belonging among its pupils and employees.

The school's curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and stimulating educational experience, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, English, science, and geography. CSGS strongly encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, offering an extensive array of options spanning sports, performing arts, music, strategic games, journalism, and entrepreneurship. By engaging in these pursuits, students develop their talents, leadership skills, and community involvement.

CSGS is dedicated to maintaining excellent teaching standards and supporting students in achieving their full potential, both academically and personally. The school nurtures curious, knowledgeable, creative, and articulate learners while promoting healthy, active, and safe lifestyles. This holistic approach to education has resulted in remarkable academic achievements, with students consistently excelling in their GCSE and A-Level examinations.

Over the past decade, CSGS has invested over £10 million in state-of-the-art facilities to support its diverse curriculum. These purpose-built spaces include art, music, technology, and performing arts facilities, a modern lecture theatre, and a new computer suite. With its commitment to excellence and its motto, "the learners of today become the leaders of tomorrow," Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School continues to shape the minds and characters of its students, preparing them for success in their future endeavors.

School Information

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

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School is a mixed (i.e. both girls and boys) 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 1,445 pupils attend Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr Nigel Walker.

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Location

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

GCSE & A-Level Subjects

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

Bexley Selection Test 11+ Information

In order to get into Chislehurst and Sidcup 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 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. This assessment is designed to evaluate the academic potential of prospective students across a range of key areas.

The test comprises two papers, each lasting one hour. These papers cover essential subjects, including English comprehension, mathematics, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. The questions in the Bexley Selection Test are presented in a multiple-choice format, allowing for efficient and standardized evaluation of the candidates' abilities.

By assessing students' skills in these fundamental subjects, the Bexley Selection Test aims to identify those who demonstrate the necessary aptitude and potential to thrive in the academically rigorous environment of Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School.

Other Schools using Bexley Selection Test 11+

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

• Beths Grammar School
• Bexley Grammar School
• Townley Grammar School

Bexley Selection Test 11+ Marking Process

The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Chislehurst and Sidcup 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.

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).

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 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.

Ofsted Information

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School was last inspected by Ofsted on 12/12/2013 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 25/01/2014, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.

Last Ofsted Report Data

GCSE & A-Level Performance

Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Chislehurst and Sidcup 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)

A-Level Results Information (2022-23)

Past 11+ Paper Downloads

Unfortunately, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School has not made any of their past 11+ papers publicly available.

Practice 11+ Paper Downloads

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 Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.