Bexley Grammar School vs Queensmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley Grammar School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students
Queensmead School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,502 students
| Measure | Bexley Grammar School Welling, London | Queensmead School Ruislip, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 640 | #133 of 640 |
| National rank | #22 of 4,090 | #613 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,504 | 1,502 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,504 | 1,502 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.7 | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.2% | 62.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.6% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 7.36 | 5.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.6 |
| town | Welling | Ruislip |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bexleygs.co.uk/ | www.queensmeadschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bexley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.6 vs 80.1).
- •Bexley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 1,502.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bexley Grammar School better than Queensmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Bexley Grammar School ranks higher (98.6 vs 80.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bexley Grammar School and Queensmead School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Welling and Ruislip in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bexley Grammar School: 1,504. Queensmead School: 1,502. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bexley Grammar School and Queensmead School rank in London?
Bexley Grammar School is 9th of 640 and Queensmead School is 133rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).