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.

Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other. Our pupils are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.

We offer all students, regardless of their starting point, the very best chance of academic success by delivering a curriculum which gives our students the foundations to fulfil their ambitions. Beyond the core curriculum, we provide wider experiences and opportunities including a variety of clubs and residential trips, Sports Leaders programme and Duke of Edinburgh Award; Public Speaking; a range of PE teams and high-quality music productions. These opportunities support our students to follow their own personal interest for both enjoyment and enrichment. We are proud to be in partnership with end2end TV, with our very own green screen room, our own recording studio for our record label, Studio Fix and are immensely proud of our longstanding recognition for excellence as the hub of the Bexley School Games programme.

We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and pupils of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.

During their time with us, students learn to appreciate and develop the character traits and values of our RTRAILS – Respect, Teamwork, Resilience, Ambition, Integrity, Leadership and Self-belief. Values and attributes which serve our young people well, not only during their time with us, but as they journey into adulthood. Our RTRAILS are at the centre of school life and underpin everything that we do.

We are committed to a strong home-school partnership and believe the whole community can contribute to the progress of our pupils as they journey through Hurstmere School, to sixth form, apprenticeships, university, the workplace and beyond.

I look forward to welcoming you to Hurstmere School and working with you to ensure the very best learning experiences for the young people in our care.

Lynn Bennett
Principal