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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.

LewishamAll ThroughCo Ed, becoming co-educationalAges 3–18Day1,196 pupils
Day fees
Fees TBC
How competitive entry is
School Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
1,196
Founded
1888
Next deadline
No dates published
Verified 1 month ago
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
80.5/100
56% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes75
Destinations & outcomes89
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add67
Access & breadth90
Parent sentiment70
External consensus70

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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Lewisham for ages 3–18. Selective entry.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • 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.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • 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.
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About the head

Excellence. Differently.

Activities & co-curricular

other

Forder Programme

Latest exam results

64%
A-level A*–A
72%
GCSE 9–7
3%
Oxbridge offer rate
98%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2024 results

Where leavers go

68%
to Russell Group
20252024202320222021
Cohort7169
Oxbridge65
Russell Group48
US Ivy00000
Medicine21
Top universities (2025)
University of Edinburgh
University of Manchester
Durham University
University of Warwick
University of Bristol
UCL
King's College London
University of Exeter

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.

Notable alumni

Sir Derek Jacobi (actor)Sir Michael Caine (actor)Sir Peter Hall (theatre director)Sir John Major (former Prime Minister)Sir David Hare (playwright)Sir John Tavener (composer)
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Application timeline

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Open dayPassed
Tue, 19 May 2026Junior School Discovery Morning
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Open events

Open Day
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
10:00 am
Open Day
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
10:00 am
Whole School Open Day

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

Fees TBCper year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Max award
100%
Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
7
medium confidence data
Scholarships by category & award sizeView full bursary & scholarship guide

Inspection

Isi 23 Apr 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Met
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Term dates 2025-26

autumn1 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–2 Nov 2025
spring5 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 14 Feb 2026–22 Feb 2026
summer20 Apr 20263 Jul 2026Half-term 24 May 2026–1 Jun 2026
autumn7 Sept 202618 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–2 Nov 2026
spring11 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 14 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
summer19 Apr 20279 Jul 2027Half-term 30 May 2027–6 Jun 2027

Feeder schools

Schools like St Dunstan's College

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

70%

Eastbourne College

Eastbourne · Senior · Ages 13–18
£31,560 – £36,680
69%

Bishop's Stortford College

Hertfordshire · All Through · Ages 3–18
£11,259 – £30,474
68%

St Edward's Oxford

Oxford · Senior · Ages 13–18
£15,866 – £47,598
67%

Kew College

Richmond upon Thames · Prep · Ages 3–11
£2,628 – £21,594
67%

Aldenham School

Hertsmere · Senior · Ages 11–18
£18,267 – £32,061
67%

St David's School

Croydon · All Through · Ages 3–11
£15,039 – £17,901

Questions parents ask

Common questions about St Dunstan's College, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

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?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to St Dunstan's College — see the "Schools like St Dunstan's College" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 11 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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