St Dunstan's College
LONDON, Lewisham, Greater London · SE6 4TY
Founded in 1888, St Dunstan's College is a Church of England independent school in Lewisham, educating boys and girls from age 3 right through to 18. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education quality and pupils' personal development, with all compliance standards met. With 365 pupils on roll and a sizeable sixth form of 187, it offers the feel of a substantial all-through school where most families progress towards A-levels and university. Entry at 11 is one of the main points of admission.
365
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,030
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 365
- Location
- LONDON, Lewisham, Greater London
- Website
- www.stdunstans.org.uk
- Telephone
- 0208 516 7200
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Laura Whitwood
Latest results
Attainment 8
16.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
77%
A-level A*-A
64%
A-level A*-B
89%
Teaching & academics
At A-level the results are strong, with 64% of grades at A*-A and 89% at A*-B, and the breadth of subjects is notable, spanning sciences, humanities, the arts and applied options such as Business Studies and Computer Studies. The EPQ sits alongside GCSE and A-level for those wanting to stretch beyond the standard curriculum. GCSE attainment is similarly healthy, with 77% of grades at 9-7. Almost a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 187
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.48%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport runs across football, netball, tennis and swimming, and the school offers scholarships in music, drama, sport and art, with a design engineering award at 16+. The strong showing of drama, music and art at both GCSE and A-level points to a culture where the creative and performing arts are taken seriously.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1888
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,860 - £26,030
College Benevolent Fund
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 April 2024
The last word
An academically ambitious, arts-rich all-through school in south-east London, suited to families looking for breadth and a substantial sixth form. Day fees run from around £20,860 to £26,030, with bursary support available through the College Benevolent Fund.
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St Dunstan's College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Dunstan's College located?
St Dunstan's College is located at Stanstead Road, Catford, LONDON, SE6 4TY.
What type of school is St Dunstan's College?
St Dunstan's College is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend St Dunstan's College?
St Dunstan's College has approximately 365 pupils on roll.
What is St Dunstan's College's inspection rating?
St Dunstan's College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.