Welling School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1LB
Headteacher · Mr Brian Griffen
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Key facts
Pupils1,084Capacity 1,850
OfstedReport cardInspected 10 February 2026
TrustThe Kemnal Academies Trust
Free school meals33.6%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 10 February 2026.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Bexley council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in BexleyNearby schools for the same ages
- Bexley Grammar School0.8 mi
- Harris Academy Falconwood1.3 mi
- Blackfen School for Girls1.3 mi
- Lift Bexleyheath1.5 mi
- Plumstead Manor School1.6 mi