MixedIndependent

Colfe's School

London, Greenwich, Greater London · SE12 8AW

Tracing its roots to 1652, Colfe's is one of the longer-established independent schools in Greenwich, now educating around 870 boys and girls from age 11 through to the sixth form. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection, and judged that it met all compliance requirements. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 20 and a notably high proportion of pupils receiving SEN support, it is a large school that pays attention to individual needs as well as academic ambition.

870

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,654

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-19
Pupils: 870
Pupil:teacher ratio: 20
Location: London, Greenwich, Greater London
Website: www.colfes.com
Telephone: 020 88522283

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Daniel Gabriele

Latest results

Attainment 8

42.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

79%

A-level A*-A

60%

A-level A*-B

87%

Teaching & academics

Results sit at a solid level rather than a rarefied one: 79 percent of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, while at A-level 60 percent reach A*-A and 87 percent A*-B. The sciences and mathematics are clearly strengths, with Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology among the most popular A-level choices alongside Economics, History and English Literature. Beyond standard GCSEs and A-levels, the school offers BTEC qualifications and the EPQ, giving pupils some flexibility in how they study.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 222

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsChemistryPhysicsBiologyEconomicsHistoryEnglish Literature

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 27.68%
EHC plans: 0.84%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarshipsMeans-tested scholarshipsLeathersellers' scholarship scheme (sixth form)

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

HistoryGeographyPhysicsChemistryBiologyFrenchSpanishGerman

Beyond the classroom

A broad modern languages programme spans French, German and Spanish, all available from GCSE upwards. Means-tested and merit-based scholarships are offered, including the Leathersellers' scheme for sixth formers, which can help open the school to a wider range of families.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1652
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

In the senior school, mobile phones may not be used by pupils on-site until after school finishes at 3.40pm (except for sixth formers in designated areas). Mobile phones will be confiscated if seen on site before 3.40pm and a third confiscation will result in a detention. At junior school, phones must be switched off and handed in to the office on arrival, collected at end of day

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £26,199 - £21,654

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 19 September 2023

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The last word

A historic, all-through Greenwich independent with real depth in the sciences and a strong record on pastoral care. Best suited to families who value a rounded, supportive education over headline-chasing league-table results.

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