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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 #55
  • ISI met
  • Fees £27.2k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Lee, Greenwich

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—

Exam results

A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.

A-level A*–A
79%

Recalibrated

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

Entry points & fees

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
11+Year 7130School's own exam · Group assessment · Interview · Taster / assessment day£27.2k
13+——School's own exam · Interview£27.2k
16+Lower Sixth—Interview · Reference / report£27.2k
3+Nursery—School's own exam£27.2k
4+Reception20School's own exam£27.2k
7+Year 37School's own exam · Interview£27.2k

Houseroom Index

Our composite score, broken down by pillar.

Index score

77

/ 100

National rank #55

Academic68
Destinations73
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add60
Access & breadth90
External consensus81

Inspections

ISI

met

Inspected 2023-09-19

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Key people

  • 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.

Editorial verdict

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.

Compare with peers

Schools families applying here also consider.

  • 1Alleyn's SchoolSouthwark
    Fees £27.0kA*-A 80%Oxbridge 7%Rank #18

    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 SchoolReigate and Banstead
    Fees £28.5kA*-A 77%Oxbridge 11%Rank #26

    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 #44

    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 CollegeBromley
    Fees £24.7kA*-A 80%Oxbridge 8%Rank #45

    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 #113

    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%).

How peers are chosen

Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.

Top feeder prep schools

Open days, bursaries and how to apply: Colfe's School profile →