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
Latest News
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GCSE Results 2025
Hurstmere School is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students in this year’s GCSE examinations. We a...
25/03/26 07:42:0526 Mar 2025
Tub-2-Pub Appeal Update
2025, the second year that Hurstmere School has supported this wonderful charity.Thank you to everyone who...
25/03/25 00:00:0025 Mar 2025
Bingo Night
Another amazing fundraising event was recently hosted by "Friends Of Hurstmere" on Friday 14th March '25...
25/02/05 15:32:595 Feb 2025
South West Iceland 2026
We are proposing a very exciting chance for pupils who are currently in Year 10 to visit Iceland during the first week o...
Our students have already packed so much into their first days in Madrid! From exploring the beautiful Plaza Mayor, to visiting Madrid's famous symbol, El Oso y el Madroño, the group have loved experiencing the culture and atmosphere of the city. Students also enjoyed spending time in the lively Puerta del Sol, soaking up the energy of the Spanish capital and practising their Spanish with locals along the way. A real highlight was seeing Guernica by Pablo Picasso at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía an incredible opportunity for students to experience one of the world's most famous works of art in person. An excellent start to what has already been a fantastic trip!
We've just climbed Mount Vesuvius! An incredible afternoon for our Year 8 students as we made the climb up one of the most famous volcanoes in the world with expert guides leading the way. The views over Naples and the coastline were unbelievable, and students had the chance to stand right at the crater whilst learning about the eruption that destroyed Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago.
Today's lunch stop was another huge highlight of the trip as students visited the famous Pastificio Cuomo factory restaurant in Gragnano, a place well known for its traditional pasta production and incredible local food. The boys enjoyed a factory visit and tasting experience in the stunning Italian sunshine before continuing their adventure to Mount Vesuvius this afternoon.
Another fantastic day for our Year 8 students, with amazing weather throughout. This morning, the boys explored the incredible ancient city of Pompeii, bringing history to life as they walked through the remarkably preserved streets and ruins. We are now heading to Cuomo Gragnano Factory for a factory visit and tasting lunch before making our way to the summit of Mount Vesuvius this afternoon for what promises to be another unforgettable experience. The boys continue to be a credit to the school with their excellent behaviour, enthusiasm and engagement throughout the visit.