Eltham College
URN: 101693 • London SE9 4QF
Overview
- Name
- Eltham College
- URN
- 101693
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Free Church
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Guy R Sanderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088571455
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Park Road, London SE9 4QF
Summary
Eltham College is a co-educational independent school located in London, catering to students aged 7-18. Established in 1842, the school has evolved from its origins as a boarding institution for the sons of missionaries to a diverse community of over 1,000 pupils. The college emphasizes academic excellence, as evidenced by strong A Level and GCSE results, while also offering a wide range of co-curricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and art.
The school is committed to providing exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that each student feels supported and valued throughout their educational journey. Eltham College fosters a strong sense of community, drawing students from various areas such as Bromley, Chislehurst, and Greenwich, and has recently expanded its reach to include students from London Docklands and the City of London.
In addition to its rigorous academic curriculum, Eltham College aims to prepare students for success in higher education, with many progressing to prestigious universities. The school’s facilities, including a sports centre, library, and performing arts centre, support a well-rounded education that nurtures individual talents and interests.
The school is committed to providing exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that each student feels supported and valued throughout their educational journey. Eltham College fosters a strong sense of community, drawing students from various areas such as Bromley, Chislehurst, and Greenwich, and has recently expanded its reach to include students from London Docklands and the City of London.
In addition to its rigorous academic curriculum, Eltham College aims to prepare students for success in higher education, with many progressing to prestigious universities. The school’s facilities, including a sports centre, library, and performing arts centre, support a well-rounded education that nurtures individual talents and interests.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Wellbeing (sen)
- Exam Results (sen)
- Read More (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Podcast (calendar)
- The Elthamian (calendar)
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
- Bromley
- Age range
- 7 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1075
- Boys
- 697
- Girls
- 378
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1075 | 697 | 378 | 1100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1041 | 719 | 322 | 1100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1033 | 837 | 196 | 1100 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1033 | 837 | 196 | 1100 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1020 | 880 | 140 | 1100 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 910 | 870 | 40 | 950 |
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