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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GCSE Results 2025
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Bingo Night
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South West Iceland 2026
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Back to school? Time to think beyond the classroom and level up? Our BTEC L2 Tech Award Creative Media Production course launches the week of 22 Sept and there's still time to join!If you're 13–18 and into film & TV production, gaming, content creation or audio, this is for you: Hands-on learning in a real broadcast studio. Taught by working media professionals. Build real world skills that will boost your CV. Equivalent to a GCSE Based in the end2end TV Studio in the grounds of Hurstmere. Evening & school-day options availableDeadline to sign up: Sunday 21 September Don't miss your chance to create something amazing this year.www.end2endtv.co.uk/btec#CreativeMedia #BTEC #YouthOpportunities #MediaSkills #AfterSchoolLearning #SidcupStudio #end2endTV #NotForProfit
Got your GCSE results? Time to plan your next step! If you're aged 13–18 and love media, film & TV production, sound, games/website design or digital content this practical GCSE equivalent might be for you. Join our BTEC L2 Tech Award Creative Media Production course starting Sept 23 in our broadcast studio in Sidcup. Perfect to run alongside GCSEs or your college studies outside normal school hours. Limited spaces. Sign up by Sunday 21 Sept to secure your place! www.end2endtv.co.uk/btec #GCSEResults #NextSteps #CreativeMedia #YouthLearning #BTEC #AfterSchoolLearning #SidcupStudio #NotForProfit
Information on return dates and times for year groups this week. This has been emailed out to all parents.
We look forward to welcoming all students back to school this week and hope everyone has had a lovely summer break! Years 7 and 11 return on Tuesday and Years 8-10 return on Wednesday. We are incredibly optimistic for the year ahead! #believeandachieve
Where you can find us
Open Day
Wednesday 24th September | 5-8pm
Are you considering sending your son to Hurstmere in September 2026? Join us at our Open Evening for a chance to take a look around our school!
Date: Wednesday, 24th September
Time: 5pm - 8pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 5:30pm and 6:30pm
What to Expect:
Tour our school grounds, and get a taste of the fantastic facilities we have on site
Speak to our staff and students to hear about life at Hurstmere
Visit our classrooms to learn more about our exciting curriculum
Hear from Mrs Bennett, our Principal, at a number of bookable talks
Principal Talks:
We recommend that all attendees attend one of our Principal Talks, for a chance to hear from our Principal and students about life at Hurstmere, and pre-booking for this portion of the evening is recommended, due to limited space. Booking to attend our Open Day is not compulsory, and you are welcome to attend on the day and tour the school without pre-booking.
GCSE Results 2025
Hurstmere School – GCSE Results 2025
Hurstmere School is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students in this year’s GCSE examinations. We are incredibly proud of the determination, effort, and resilience shown by our young people, supported every step of the way by the dedication of our teaching and support staff.
Our 2025 GCSE results are broadly in line with last year’s record-breaking outcomes. This consistency reflects the continued impact of the hard work and commitment of our staff and students, and demonstrates the positive progress we are making on our school improvement journey.
We are particularly pleased to highlight strong performances across a number of departments, including: History, English, Mathematics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Studies, PE, and Sport Studies. These successes are a testament to the ambition and high expectations that drive learning at Hurstmere.
Alongside our collective success, we are also thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of individual students who secured the higher grades across a wide range of subjects. Standout performances came from:
T. Bawonda, W. Holden, K. Baldwin, R. Sheppard, A. Langford, M. Agyen, D. Onuoha, L. Dawe, T. Wall, N. Pratt, H. Moorcroft, T. Kalatharan, S. Cunningham, W. Wood, Z. Lee, S. Hall, J. Bennett, W. Westpfel, C. Townend, and J. Phillips, amongst many others!
We are immensely proud of every student who has contributed to these achievements. Their success reflects not only academic attainment but also the values of perseverance, aspiration, and community that underpin life at Hurstmere School.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to building on this success, ensuring that every student continues to be given the very best opportunities to achieve their potential.