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Why Colfe’s?
For 350 years we have educated the children of local families in south-east London, changing to suit modern needs. We are an academically selective school for girls and boys age 3-18.
A welcome from the Headmaster
Headmaster Richard Russell on how Colfe’s can help identify the unique potential in your child.
Junior 3-11
EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Our main entry points are at age 3 and 4 years.
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Senior 11-16
We welcome pupils from a range of local state and independent schools from age 11 to GCSE.
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Sixth Form
We welcome new students for A-level study at our Sixth Form from age 16 years.
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Keep up to date with the latest news and press
Read Colfe's most recent news and press highlights.
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Choral Splendour at Autumn Concert
Colfe’s Opens Doors for Science Afternoon
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply for Colfe's School. Our main entry points are at ages 3, 4, 11 and 16.
Academic
At Colfe’s you don’t just learn, you learn for life. There’s always something fascinating to find out, something new to try.
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Performances and exhibitions punctuate the year in all parts of the school. You will have the chance to find and develop your creativity in all these subjects and at every level.
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We compete in netball, rugby, hockey, swimming, cricket (for boys and girls), football, athletics, cross-country, tennis and biathlon – all are open to every pupil.
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Learning is an adventure. Our dedicated Outdoor Education Department will teach you skills that stay with you for the rest of your life.
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To us, you are a person, not just one of a group. We get to know you, what you need to learn, to grow and to make you happy.
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