Eltham College

Cohort

100

Class of 2025

Oxbridge

8

Russell Group

70%

of leavers

US Ivy

0

A-level A*–A

80%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7

71%

Oxbridge rate

8%

Russell Group rate

70%

• Headmaster

  Guy Sanderson

  Educated at Spalding Grammar School, Trinity College Oxford (PPE and Modern History). Previously taught at St Paul's Boys' School, City of London School for Boys and Whitgift School. Has been Headmaster of Eltham College since 2014. Also Chief Executive for the Eltham College family of schools.

• Senior Deputy Head

  James Martin

  Educated at Queen Elizabeth's Barnet, Economic History at Exeter, MA Modern History Royal Holloway, PGCE Institute of Education. Joined Eltham College in 2017. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Senior School.

• Deputy Head Pastoral

  Sami Michael

  Read English Literature at University of York. Over fifteen years' experience in senior pastoral roles. Joined Eltham College in 2025 from Whitgift School. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Deputy Head Academic

  Kathryn Nutbeem

  Graduated from Queen Mary University of London, postgraduate studies at Royal Academy of Music. Previously Deputy Head at British International School, Cairo. Responsible for academic standards and curriculum development.

• Assistant Head, Head Of Sixth Form

  Corisande Scott-Blount

  Read Geography at University of Exeter, MA Educational Leadership. Joined Eltham College in 2023 from Alleyn's School. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Deputy Head Co-Curricular, Outreach And Public Benefit

  James Willatt

  Educated at St Olave's Grammar School, Nottingham University and UCL. Joined Eltham College in 2009. Became Deputy Head in 2022.

• 1Colfe's SchoolGreenwich

  Fees £27.2kA*-A 79%Oxbridge 3%Rank #48

  Colfe's School matches Eltham College well with co-ed day schooling, a very close 2km commute, selective entry, similar fees (£27.2k vs £29.9k), and a strong academic record (A*-A 79%).

• 2Alleyn's SchoolDulwich

  Fees £31.0kA*-A 80%Oxbridge 7%Rank #29

  Alleyn's School is a strong peer with co-ed day schooling, selective entry, overlapping entry phases (4–18), a close 9km commute, and comparable academic outcomes (A*-A 80.3%, Oxbridge 6.6%).

• 3Reigate Grammar SchoolSurrey

  Fees £28.5kA*-A 77%Oxbridge 11%Rank #23

  Reigate Grammar School offers co-ed day schooling, selective entry, similar fees (£28.5k), strong academic results (A*-A 76.5%, Oxbridge 10.9%), and is within a reasonable 28km commute from Eltham.

• 4Emanuel SchoolWandsworth

  Fees £31.4kA*-A 72%Oxbridge 4%Rank #43

  Emanuel School shares co-ed day schooling, selective entry, a 15km commute, and similar fees (£31.4k), with a Christian ethos and solid academic performance (A*-A 72.3%).

• 5Kew House SchoolHounslow

  Fees £31.5kA*-A 90%Oxbridge 13%Rank #71

  Kew House School aligns well with Eltham College as a co-ed day senior school, selective entry, strong academic results (A*-A 90%), fees close to £31.5k, and a 23km commute.

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.

• 1Blackheath Prep
  22 offers22 scholarships
• 2Heath House Preparatory School
  1 offers