A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blackfen School for Girls.
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"raising aspirations – releasing potential"
A warm welcome from Headteacher Carrie Senior. The vision is to raise aspirations and release the potential of every student, with a growth mindset underpinning the school ethos. The message describes opportunities such as productions, gallery visits, and other experiences, and emphasizes that there is no ceiling to what students can achieve.
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Blackfen has a specialist Resource Provision for up to 20 learners with Speech Language and Communication Needs called Jigsaw. Admission is agreed with the Local Authority and EHCP named in their EHCP. The Phoenix programme is in place for some KS4 learners who may require additional social, emotional and well-being support; SEND team contact: [email protected]. SENDCOs are Mr Padial-Romero and Mrs Freeman.
Blackfen is an 11-18 non-selective school in the London Borough of Bexley. It participates in the Bexley Co-ordinated Secondary School Admissions Scheme. It offers 230 Year 7 places and 200 Year 12 places (90 external). Admissions policies for Years 7–11 and for Sixth Form are available.
Private Instrumental Lessons: £150-£180 for a block of 10 individual lessons (30 minutes each). Payments are made via Wisepay or directly to the peripatetic teacher. Lessons begin once all details are agreed. If you have more than one child, a separate form is required. Fees are non-refundable.
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