What is the Ofsted rating of Hurstmere School?

Hurstmere School has an Ofsted rating of "Requires improvement", based on an inspection in 27 September 2022.

How many pupils does Hurstmere School have?

Hurstmere School has 965 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Hurstmere School?

The headteacher of Hurstmere School is Lynn Bennett.

What type of school is Hurstmere School?

Hurstmere School is a Academy converter with a Secondary phase of education.

Which local authority is Hurstmere School in?

Hurstmere School is in the Bexley local authority area.

Academy converter Secondary Open

Hurstmere School

📍 Hurst Road, Bexley, DA15 9AW

Ofsted: Requires improvement (27 September 2022)

965

Pupils

15.1%

Free school meals

1 September 2024

Opened

About this school

Hurstmere School is an Academy converter serving secondary age pupils, located in Bexley. The school has 965 pupils enrolled. It was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 27 September 2022. The Headteacher is Lynn Bennett. The school is administered by Bexley local authority. It belongs to THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST. The school has boys-only admissions. It opened in 1 September 2024.

School details

Head: Lynn Bennett
Trust: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Bexley
Gender: Boys
URN: 151382

Contact

📞 02083005665 ✉️ info@education.gov.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Hurstmere School are handled by the school or the local authority (Bexley). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

42.1

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

42%

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

64%

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

3.60

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

26%

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →