Blackfen School for Girls

About Blackfen School for Girls

Blackfen School for Girls is an 11-18 non-selective school in the London Borough of Bexley. The school has 1350 students and around 330 of those are in our thriving mixed sixth form. Our school motto is “raising aspirations – releasing potential” which continues to be a key focus for the school.

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Key Facts

Students 1,350

Head/Principal Ms Carrie Senior

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 134 responses • 9.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.6% positive 14.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

90.3% positive 8.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

67.1% positive 26.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.1% positive 12.7% negative

My child does well at this school

78.3% positive 15.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 134 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

82.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

46.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.14

Progress 8

Below average

46.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

68.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

21.5% entered EBacc

16.1% achieved EBacc

223 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Community!"

My daughter has been at Blackfen School for Girls for 3 years now and we have been thoroughly impressed with the school. The staff are always approachable and the facilities are excellent. The values of the school really shine through in the way the students interact with each other and the community. We feel very lucky to be a part of this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Supportive Environment"

My daughter has thrived at Blackfen School for Girls. The teachers are supportive and the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities to suit all interests. The enrichment program has been a highlight for my daughter, giving her the chance to develop new skills and make new friends. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a nurturing environment for their child.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

My daughter attended Blackfen School for Girls for 5 years and had a generally good experience. The school has a strong community feel and the teachers are passionate about their subjects. However, I did find the communication between parents and teachers to be a bit hit and miss at times. Overall, I would recommend the school, but with some caveats.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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