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Colfe's School

Independent co-ed all-through school in Greenwich for ages 3–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos.

  • Rank #48
  • ISI met
  • Fees £27.2k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Greenwich

01 · Module

Outcomes

Where leavers go after sixth form.

Cohort
120

Class of 2025

Oxbridge
3
Russell Group
9.3%

of leavers

US Ivy
0
Medicine
4

Top destinations

  • University of Oxford—
  • University of Cambridge—
  • Imperial College London3
  • UCL1
  • King's College London—
  • University of Bristol—
  • Durham University—
  • University of Edinburgh—

02 · Module

Exam results

A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.

A-level A*–A
79%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
80%
Oxbridge rate
3%
Russell Group rate
9%

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
11+Year 7—school_own_exam, interview£27.2k
13+———£27.2k
16+Lower Sixth—school_own_exam, interview£27.2k
3+Nursery—school_own_exam£27.2k
4+Reception—school_own_exam£27.2k
7+Year 3—school_own_exam, interview£27.2k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

72

/ 100

National rank #48

Academic68
Destinations73
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add60
Access & breadth90
Parent70
External consensus85

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

ISI

met

Inspected 2023-09-19

Read full report →

06 · Module

Key people

Head, senior leadership and governance.

  • Bursar And Clerk To The Governors

    Mr M Adamson

    MA Cantab, FCA. Bursar and Clerk to the Governors.

  • Headmaster

    Mr D Gabriele

    MA Oxon. Headmaster of Colfe's School.

  • Deputy Head

    Mrs D Graham

    GRSM, LRAM. Deputy Head.

  • Director Of Studies

    Ms M Schramm

    BA, MA. Director of Studies.

  • Director Of Pastoral Care

    Ms Holly Beckwith

    BA Hons. Director of Pastoral Care.

  • Director Of Sixth Form

    Mr S Drury

    BA Hons, MA. Director of Sixth Form.

07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

overview

Colfe's is one of the oldest schools in London but is described as neither elitist nor stuck in the past. It is a mixed, day school of 730 pupils aged 11–18, located in Lee, SE12. A record number of pupils won Oxbridge places in the most recent year reviewed, and an impressive cohort of Year 11 pupils scored straight grade 9s at GCSE. The Sixth Form offers an extensive A-level subject list including psychology, media studies and graphic communication. The school has a hugely supportive SEND department, ensuring pupils of all abilities are catered for.

send

The school has a hugely supportive SEND department, ensuring pupils of all abilities are catered for alongside its high academic standards.

08 · Module

Compare with peers

The schools a family applying here would also be considering — chosen by sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fees, tier and outcomes, with an admissions-adviser AI re-rank.

  • 1Alleyn's SchoolDulwich
    Fees £31.0kA*-A 80%Oxbridge 7%Rank #29

    Alleyn's School is a co-ed day school with selective entry, located 7km from Colfe's in London, with similar fees (£31.0k) and strong academic outcomes (A*-A 80.3%, Oxbridge 6.6%).

  • 2Reigate Grammar SchoolSurrey
    Fees £28.5kA*-A 77%Oxbridge 11%Rank #23

    Reigate Grammar School is a co-ed day school with selective entry, located 28km from Colfe's, with comparable fees (£28.5k) and strong Oxbridge destinations (10.9%).

  • 3Emanuel SchoolWandsworth
    Fees £31.4kA*-A 72%Oxbridge 4%Rank #43

    Emanuel School is a co-ed day school with selective entry and a Christian ethos, located 14km from Colfe's, with fees (£31.4k) close to the target and reasonable academic outcomes (A*-A 72.3%, Oxbridge 4.2%).

  • 4Eltham CollegeLondon
    Fees £30.0kA*-A 80%Oxbridge 8%Rank #44

    Eltham College is a co-ed day school with selective entry, located very close to Colfe's (2km), with similar fees (£30.0k) and strong academic results (A*-A 79.9%, Oxbridge 8%).

  • 5Kew House SchoolHounslow
    Fees £31.5kA*-A 90%Oxbridge 13%Rank #71

    Kew House School is a co-ed day school with selective entry, located 22km from Colfe's, with fees (£31.5k) slightly above target but strong academic performance (A*-A 90%).

Peers refreshed annually plus on-write. Filters: sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fee band, tier. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity + 0.25 structured + 0.10 embedding + 0.20 AI re-rank.

09 · Module

Top feeder prep schools

Preps that have sent the most pupils here over the last few years.

Looking for open days, prospectus, bursaries or to apply? Visit the Colfe's School school profile →