Open Days 2020

A warm welcome from

Matthew Brown, Head Teacher

At Blackfen school our vision is to raise aspirations and release the potential of every young person. We do this through our growth mindset culture which underpins our aspirational ethos. It is a privilege to work with all members of our community to ensure that we realise this vision.

Outstanding schools foster life-long curiosity about life: equipping students with skills and ambition; nurturing professionals whose passion is creating learning that inspires young people to pursue the very best in themselves and in their work. Our students achieve at the highest possible level. There is no ceiling to what they can do or achieve on their journey with us. Our students also gain experience to support their educational careers: performing a role in the school production or visiting galleries in New York, Madrid or Amsterdam; championing a bid to make the school a Fair Trade school or being a member of our student learning consultant team.

As Headteacher at Blackfen school, my passion is that young people enjoy their success in school, become mature, responsible, independent, outgoing and disciplined young adults and that aspiring to find and release personal talent becomes a life-long accomplishment.

Choosing a secondary for your child is a challenging process and I appreciate that it is even more difficult in the current circumstances. The prospectus is available here to view. If you would like a copy sent to you please email prospectus@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk and we will send a copy to you through the post. There is a video presentation by students and myself in this area of the website and also a virtual tour of the school.

Please contact us via admin@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk if you have any questions or queries and we will aim to answer these.

Matthew Brown
Head Teacher