St Dunstan's College
St Dunstan's College is a coeducational independent school in South East London offering education from Nursery through Sixth Form with a progressive and welcoming community.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Lewisham for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
- Children aged 3–18.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
Activities & co-curricular
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Latest exam results
Where leavers go
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 71 | — | — | 69 | — |
| Oxbridge | — | 6 | — | 5 | — |
| Russell Group | 48 | — | — | — | — |
| US Ivy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medicine | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Recent coverage
In 2026, St Dunstan's College celebrated significant achievements including winning two awards at the Private Education Awards recognizing academic and sporting excellence, and their Big Band securing a Gold Award at the National Concert Band Festival Finals. The school also marked cultural milestones with a Beauty and the Beast production nominated for five National School Theatre Awards and a performance at Cadogan Hall. Additionally, a merger with West Lodge School is set for August 2026, and the Junior School unveiled a renovated Plaza emphasizing sustainability and student-led design.
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Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Inspection
Isi — 23 Apr 2024
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-26
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What kind of child is St Dunstan's College best for?+
Independent co-ed school in Lewisham for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
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?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
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 nhewlett@stdunstans.org.uk or phone on 020 8516 7200. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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