Welcome
A warm welcome from our Principal
Our school is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup. Hurstmere School is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do.
Our vision is for our pupils to 'Believe and Achieve'; to be the best that they can be. By promoting high aspiration and fostering a confident, self-belief that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.
Curriculum
At Hurstmere, we have high aspirations for all our pupils, and our broad and balanced curriculum is tailored to foster a love of learning. We deliver a curriculum which is coherently planned and sequenced towards cumulatively sufficient knowledge for skills to give our pupils the foundations to fulfil their ambitions.
Extra Curricular
At Hurstmere, we believe that learning goes well beyond the classroom. We encourage every pupil to take part in extra-curricular enrichment activities and we are proud to offer an extensive range of clubs, trips and activities that are accessible to all. Our in-school and local offer spans from Bee Keeping to Lego club to our Nationally successful football teams.
Ethos and Values
Our vision is for our students to have high aspirations and a confident self-belief, that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve; that our students believe in themselves and achieve their full potential.
House Points
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Year 11 ESFA rd5 vs Riddlesdown ended in a 5-1 win for Hurstmere. A tough game that opened up in the later stages! Now time to wash the kit for Friday in the KSFA cup!
This is happening in school on Wed 12th Feb, all Year 9 parents will have received an email on 19 December with details, this is just a reminder. Many thanks!
We are delighted to share the fantastic news about Hurstmere School's results, showcasing the incredible progress and commitment of our students and staff. Nationally, Hurstmere ranks 6th among the 11 non-selective boys' schools surrounded by selective grammar schoolsa remarkable accomplishment that highlights our success in a challenging educational landscape. Looking closer to home, within Bexley, Hurstmere ranks 9th out of 16 schools overall and climbs to 5th place when the five grammar schools are excluded. These impressive standings reflect the strength of our school and the opportunities we provide for every student to thrive. Our validated Progress 8 score, which measures how much progress students make from the end of primary school to their GCSEs, stands at -0.07. To put this into perspective, the average Progress 8 score across Bexley, including grammar schools, is -0.16. This means Hurstmere students are making good progress compared to their peers across the borougha significant achievement. "Our students continue to make us proud with their hard work and dedication," says Mrs. Davis, Senior Vice Principal, reflecting on Hurstmere School's recent performance. "These achievements highlight what we can accomplish when we work together as a community."