The British School in Colombo
URN: 150140 • Colombo 8
Overview
- Name
- The British School in Colombo
- URN
- 150140
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Priyantha Hettiaratchi (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 63, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 8
Summary
The British School in Colombo is a co-educational day school located in Colombo 8, Sri Lanka, offering a British curriculum for students of mixed gender. The school prides itself on providing a broad and balanced education that aligns with international standards, fostering academic success and personal development. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities such as sports and cultural events.
The school ethos emphasizes British values and a commitment to transforming students' futures through quality education and pastoral care. The British School in Colombo supports students' academic journeys with guidance on university and career pathways, including UCAS support for those pursuing higher education in the UK.
Community involvement is integral to the school's identity, with initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and various charity events, encouraging students to engage with and contribute to their surroundings. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
The school ethos emphasizes British values and a commitment to transforming students' futures through quality education and pastoral care. The British School in Colombo supports students' academic journeys with guidance on university and career pathways, including UCAS support for those pursuing higher education in the UK.
Community involvement is integral to the school's identity, with initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and various charity events, encouraging students to engage with and contribute to their surroundings. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
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- Senior (sen)
- Pastoral Care (sen)
- School Routines (sen)
- Sixth Form (sen)
- UCAS (sen)
- University and Career Guidance (sen)
- University Destinations (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-03-08
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 |
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