Colfe's School
URN: 100202 • London SE12 8AW
Overview
- Name
- Colfe's School
- URN
- 100202
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Russell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084638104
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW
Summary
Colfe's School is an independent co-educational day school located in South East London, catering to pupils aged 3-18. Established in 1652, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to fostering a supportive community. With approximately 1,308 pupils enrolled, Colfe's aims to create a nurturing environment where students feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn.
The school prides itself on high academic standards, with 80% of students achieving GCSE grades 9-7 and 95% attaining A-Level grades A*-B. Colfe's offers a broad curriculum alongside outstanding pastoral care, ensuring that each pupil develops into a well-rounded individual. The school also provides various scholarship opportunities, including the Leatherseller Scholarship Programme for Sixth Form students.
Set in a spacious, green environment, Colfe's School features excellent facilities, including a performing arts centre and sports grounds. The school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and aims to inspire curiosity and a love of learning in all its students, preparing them for success beyond their time at Colfe's.
The school prides itself on high academic standards, with 80% of students achieving GCSE grades 9-7 and 95% attaining A-Level grades A*-B. Colfe's offers a broad curriculum alongside outstanding pastoral care, ensuring that each pupil develops into a well-rounded individual. The school also provides various scholarship opportunities, including the Leatherseller Scholarship Programme for Sixth Form students.
Set in a spacious, green environment, Colfe's School features excellent facilities, including a performing arts centre and sports grounds. The school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and aims to inspire curiosity and a love of learning in all its students, preparing them for success beyond their time at Colfe's.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior School Year 7 (11+) Senior School (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- Creative Art & Design Faculty (sen)
- Classics (sen)
- Computer Science (sen)
- Drama (sen)
- English (sen)
- Eudaimonia (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Greenwich
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1308
- Boys
- 739
- Girls
- 569
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1977-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1308 | 739 | 569 | 1400 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1316 | 753 | 563 | 1400 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1251 | 695 | 556 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1251 | 695 | 556 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1204 | 664 | 540 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1160 | 641 | 519 | 1120 | 0.00 |
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