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How to get into Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Children get into Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School through the Bexley Selection Test. For September 2028 entry the test is expected in early September 2027.

Get your child ready for Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School's entrance test

Daily practice on the skills the Bexley Selection Test checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.

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Dates for September 2028 entry

The dates for September 2028 entry aren't published yet. Last year the test was in early September 2027. Every Bexley Selection Test date.

Source: London Borough of Bexley. Checked 8 November 2026.

What to do next, for September 2028 entry

  1. Register for the test

    The dates aren't published yet. Last year registration opened in March. Missing it means your child can't sit the test.

  2. Practise little and often

    Daily practice on what the Bexley Selection Test covers, so the papers feel familiar by test day. Try a free class.

  3. Sit the test

    The date is not published yet. Last year it was in September.

  4. Get the result

    Results come before the council application deadline.

  5. Apply through your council

    Name Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School on your council's secondary school application by 31 October 2027. Passing the test alone doesn't give a place.

  6. Offers

    Councils send offers on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028.

What Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School looks for

Source: Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Admissions Year 7. Checked 8 November 2026.

What the test covers

Two multiple choice papers, each about 50 minutes plus time for instructions. The full detail of each paper.

Questions parents ask

Which test does Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School use?

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School uses the Bexley Selection Test. Only children who sat the Bexley Selection Test and were deemed selective are considered.

How many places are there?

192 children join Year 7. These are the numbers for September 2027 entry.

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Get your child ready for Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School's entrance test

Daily practice on the skills the Bexley Selection Test checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.

Try a free class