Townley Grammar School
Find out all you need to know about the Townley Grammar School application process and how to prepare your child for success in their 11 Plus exam.
Overview
Test Month
September
Results
October
Allocations
March
Exam Board
GL
Address
Townley Grammar School, Townley Road , Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
About Townley Grammar School
Townley Grammar School is a girl’s grammar school with a mixed gender sixth form for ages 11-18. This school specialises in performing and visual arts, and also maths and computing. The school is part of the Bexley Grammar School Consortium.
You can find out more about Townley Grammar School on the school website.
For school admissions: admissions@townleygrammar.org.uk
Catchment area for Townley Grammar School
Townley Grammar School doesn’t have a set catchment area. However, in the event of oversubscription, the school will prioritise applicants that live closest.
How many places does Townley Grammar School allocate?
In 2026, there will be 224 places for new Year 7 students at Townley Grammar School.
How many applicants were there in previous years?
For the Bexley Selection Test as a whole: ‘6423 children sat the selection test for September 2025 entry, and 2009 (31%) children were deemed selective. The aggregate total of grammar school places for the four grammar schools situated in Bexley is 818 places.’
(information from Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School's website)
What is a passing 11 Plus score for Townley Grammar School?
Townley Grammar School does not publish a specific pass score.
How does Townley Grammar School allocate places?
Where there are more applicants who are deemed selective in the Bexley Selection Test than the number of places available, the following criteria will be used to decide which students will be offered places. All children deemed to be selective with an EHC plan will be offered a place first.
Looked After or Previously Looked After children.
Up to 20 places for children who are eligible for Pupil Premium and deemed selective at the time of application. Townley Grammar School must be listed as a preference on the Common Application Form.
If fewer than 20 places are filled in category 2, further places will be offered to children receiving Pupil Premium ranked in descending standardised score order and then by distance up to a maximum of 2% below the standardised selective score.
Children who achieve one of the highest 180 scores in the selection tests
Children with a sibling already attending the school
Children with a parent or carer employed by the school for at least two years, or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
On the basis of proximity to the school, measured by a direct line distance from home to school. If the distance of two applicants is equal, the Bexley Selection Test scores are used as a tie-breaker.
What subjects are covered on the test?
Entry to Townley Grammar School is via the Bexley Selection Test. The exam consists of two papers, each lasting approximately 50 minutes, and tests all four areas.
The Bexley Selection Test is provided by the GL exam board and will cover:
Mathematics
English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
There are no sections of writing in the test. All questions are multiple choice, and candidates record their answers on a separate answer sheet.
The overall score weighting for each paper is:
50% for English and Verbal Reasoning
25% for Maths
25% for Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mock tests for Townley Grammar School
How to apply for Townley Grammar School
To apply, you need to register your child by completing the Common Application Form and submitting it on the local authority website. When you submit the form, name Townley Grammar School as one of your preferred schools.
Application deadline
The deadline to apply for the entrance exam is the 31st May 2025.
The deadline to submit the Common Application Form is the 31st October 2025.
Test dates
The entrance exam will take place between September 8-11th 2025.
Results date
The results of the exam will be released in mid October 2025.
Placement date
You’ll find out if your child has been allocated a place on March 2nd 2026.
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20+ hours of testing in each lesson plan
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FAQs
How can I ensure my child gets into the best school possible?
We know that preparing for the exam can be a major focus in your child’s education and we are here to support you throughout that journey. We do not believe in simply ‘teaching to a test’, which is why we offer individualised courses and specialist courses that complement your child’s education in the run up to and beyond the exam.
Working in small groups and independently our members grow in confidence and develop exam techniques to prepare them for the day of the exam and beyond.
Our unique approach not only uses the most up-to-date resources, our engaging and motivational tutors will guide and support your child every step of the way, whilst providing clear and honest feedback about your child’s progress.
Is my child guaranteed to pass?
11 Plus exams are highly competitive and selective exams so we cannot guarantee that your child will pass.
What we can ensure is that your child is given the opportunity to do their very best with the knowledge, confidence and understanding of the exam they are going to sit.
We work really hard to bring enjoyment to their experience and send your child away with a fearless approach to learning.
From what age can my child start 11 Plus tuition?
Children can join our 11 Plus programmes at any time. Our foundation course starts for children in Year 3 focusing on building concrete maths and English skills.
For children in Year 4 our course introduces exam content and problem solving skills that they will face in entrance exams.
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Can my child prepare for more than one school entrance exam?
Yes. Our lessons are tailored to meet the requirements of the local schools in your area. Our managers will advise you on the best programme of work to follow so that your child covers all the material necessary for their chosen schools.
How often should my child have extra tuition?
At Explore we take a blended approach that involves a weekly individual session, essential to focus on your child’s core maths and English skills and vital to exam success, as well as one scheduled class-taught session each week that focuses on exam-specific techniques and content.
As part of our offering we recommend regular home practice, to embed learning of new skills covered in class. We utilise bespoke online and paper-based materials to provide your child with clear activities to practise at home.
Do you offer mock exams?
Mock exams form a crucial part of your child's preparation for 11 Plus and take place in our centres towards the end of the course.
How much homework do you set?
Home work is set according to your child's individual needs.
We combine digital and paper-based resources to give your child unlimited practice materials that you can access wherever and whenever you need them.
Why should I choose Explore Learning?
We understand that you want to give your child the best opportunities in life and we are here to support you throughout their journey into secondary education. We believe every child should have fair access to exam preparation, we don’t pre-test children, and welcome children of all abilities and will give them the best possible preparation to demonstrate their potential.Our comprehensive 11 Plus and Entrance Exam courses give children the opportunity to become confident in a range of verbal and non-verbal reasoning methods. In addition, we ensure children are developing the core maths and English skills needed to tackle any exam with confidence. We also prepare children for entrance exams into independent schools, tailoring our courses to suit the focus of schools in the local area.
