Colfe's School
Colfe's School is a co-educational independent school offering a broad academic curriculum and strong co-curricular opportunities, supporting pupils from junior levels through Sixth Form.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Greenwich for ages 3–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos.
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who value a Christian foundation ethos in school life.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- The Christian foundation ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
About the head
“Ad astra per aspera”
Learn to Live — a real-world, co-educational school grounded in its local community, where happy pupils achieve well.
Distinctive features
Founded 1652 under Abraham Colfe; trustees the Leathersellers' Company
On-site performing arts centre, sports centre with full-size pool, two sports grounds and forest school
Leatherseller Scholarship Programme
fully funded means-tested sixth-form scholarships
Highest-ever Sunday Times league-table position in 2025
Stewart Building Sixth Form Centre opened by Prince Michael of Kent (2015)
~1,300 pupils across Junior and Senior Schools
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
service
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
Latest exam results
2025 results: and
Where leavers go
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 120 | 110 | 118 | 81 | 100 |
| Oxbridge | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 10 |
| Russell Group | — | 66 | — | — | — |
| US Ivy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medicine | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Recent coverage
In December 2025 Colfe's achieved its highest-ever position in the Sunday Times League Table, and Dan Gabriele began his headship in September 2025.
Notable alumni
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
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House system
Wellbeing
Pastoral care is built on the principle that if you're happy you will do well, with form tutors, heads of year and a dedicated wellbeing team supporting pupils. House drama, music and sport competitions reinforce belonging across year groups.
Inspection
Isi — 19 Sept 2023
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2026-27
Feeder schools
Policies & documents
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Colfe's School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Colfe's School best for?+
Independent co-ed all-through school in Greenwich for ages 3–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
3 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admissions@colfes.com or phone on 020 8852 2283. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Colfe's School — see the "Schools like Colfe's School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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