Private Schools in Lewisham
There are 8 private schools in Lewisham. Compare fees, rankings and open days.
Updated October 2026
- Schools
- 8
- Day fees
- £13,312–£29,169 / year
- Ages
- 3–18
Lewisham has 8 independent schools: 4 taking primary-age pupils and 6 with a senior school or sixth form. 4 co-ed, 3 girls' and 1 boys'. 1 offers boarding. The median top day fee is £21,651 a year, below the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is St Dunstan's College.
By type:Senior schools (6)
Best-ranked private schools in Lewisham
By Houseroom Index score
Prep and senior schools
4 prep · 6 senior or sixth form · 3 girls', 1 boys', 4 co-ed
Top senior: St Dunstan's College, Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST, Marathon Science School
Top prep: Heath House Preparatory School
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Every private school in Lewisham
All 8 independent schools in Lewisham, A to Z, by stage.
Prep and junior schools (2)
- Blackheath High Junior SchoolGirls · Ages 3–11 · Day
- Heath House Preparatory SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–11 · Day
Senior schools and sixth forms (6)
- Education-My Life MattersCo-ed · Ages 11–16 · Day
- Marathon Science SchoolBoys · Ages 11–18 · Boarding
- St Dunstan's CollegeCo-ed · Ages 3–18 · Day
- Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDSTGirls · Ages 4–18 · Day
- The Young Women's HubGirls · Ages 11–16 · Day
- Urban Mission SchoolCo-ed · Ages 11–16 · Day
Private schools in Lewisham: common questions
- What are the best private schools in Lewisham?
- The highest-scoring independent schools in Lewisham on the Houseroom Index are St Dunstan's College, Heath House Preparatory School, Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST and Marathon Science School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- What is the best private secondary school in Lewisham?
- St Dunstan's College is the top-ranked independent secondary in Lewisham on the Houseroom Index, followed by Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST and Marathon Science School.
- How much are private school fees in Lewisham?
- Day fees in Lewisham range from £13,312–£29,169 a year, with a median of £21,651. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
- How many private schools are there in Lewisham?
- Houseroom lists 8 independent schools in Lewisham: 4 taking primary-age pupils and 6 with a senior school or sixth form, including 3 girls' and 1 boys' schools.
- Are there boarding schools in Lewisham?
- 1 of the independent schools in Lewisham offer boarding (full, weekly or flexi).