Eltham College
London, Bromley, Greater London · SE9 4QF
A large independent school spanning ages 7 to 19, Eltham College sits within a Free Church tradition in the London borough of Bromley. With 810 pupils, including a sixth form of around 205, it earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with personal development rated equally highly and all compliance standards met. The breadth of its curriculum, from Astronomy and Latin to Chinese, signals an ambitious academic culture. A notable one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support.
810
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£29,997
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 7-19
- Pupils
- 810
- Location
- London, Bromley, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.eltham-college.org.uk
- Telephone
- 020 8857 1455
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Guy Sanderson
Latest results
Attainment 8
17.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
88%
A-level A*-A
67%
A-level A*-B
92%
Teaching & academics
Strength at the top of the ability range is evident: 88% of GCSE entries reach grades 9 to 7, and at A-level 67% of results are A*-A, rising to 92% at A*-B. The sciences and mathematics dominate the sixth-form choices, with Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology alongside Economics, History and Politics. EPQ is offered for those wanting to stretch beyond the standard syllabus. The reported headline measures of Attainment 8 (17.1) and grade 5+ in English and Maths (0%) sit well below national averages and look anomalous against the school's strong 9-7 figures, so parents may wish to confirm these directly.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 205
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 20.84%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships are offered across academic, sporting and arts disciplines, pointing to a school that values achievement beyond the classroom. The presence of Drama, Music, Art and Design as popular subjects suggests a lively creative life to complement the academic programme.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Free Church
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,997
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
The last word
A high-achieving independent for families seeking academic ambition through to sixth form, with day fees reaching just under £30,000 a year.
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Eltham College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Eltham College located?
Eltham College is located at Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF.
What type of school is Eltham College?
Eltham College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Eltham College?
Eltham College has approximately 810 pupils on roll.
What is Eltham College's inspection rating?
Eltham College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.