Colfe's School

A other independent school school in Greenwich. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Colfe's School.

London, SE128AW Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Horn Park Lane
Lee
London, SE128AW
Phone
2084638104
Website
colfes.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100202
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW
Website
www.colfes.com
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,316
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (7 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,316 pupils
3-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Effort Happiness Honesty Love of Learning Resilience Respect Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

The Headmaster describes Colfe’s culture as its greatest asset: grounded, unstuffy and warm; a happy, diverse, co-educational community with strong pastoral care, high outcomes and an extensive extra-curricular offer. He highlights small class sizes, expert teaching and enrichment sessions that inspire and challenge pupils, and a longstanding link with The Leathersellers’ Company and the Leatherseller Scholarship Programme.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Karate Story Telling Chess Judo Street Dance Recorder Group Film Club Minecraft Debating Fun swim (splash) Modelling Film-making Hockey Rugby Mindfulness Athletics Touch Typing Computing Philosophy Painting Football Cricket Tennis Choir Lego Lego Robotics Code Club

Sports

Rugby Netball Hockey Football Cricket Swimming

Facilities

Beardwood Creative Arts Centre Performing arts centre Sports centre with full size swimming pool Two additional extensive sports grounds Dedicated forest school Laurel Building Russell Building The Hamp Library Beardwood 130-seat theatre (in Drama/Performing arts facilities) Three spacious art studios Photography studio Dark room Two 3-D Design studios Textiles studio Digital area with full Adobe suite Printmaking and screen printing area

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum Metacognitive skill development English Speaking Board qualification in Year 6 Formal presentations in Year 7 Poetry Slam in Year 8 Technology used as a tool, not a driver; handwriting emphasized

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7.30am and After School Care until 6pm.

SEND Provision

See policies page for SEND Policy (Whole School) and SEND Information Report (Junior School).

Admissions Criteria

Entrance points: 3+ Nursery, 4+ Reception, 7+ Year 3, 11+ Year 7, 16+ Year 12. Assessments are age-appropriate academic and all-round suitability tests; offers are made before Christmas. Sixth Form entrance is via academic selection and includes personal statement, school reports and interviews; scholarships may involve examinations. Fully funded Leatherseller Sixth Form Scholarships are available for able pupils from low-income families, with typical targets around GCSE grades and pupil premium eligibility.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

2025/26 fees: Nursery inclusive of 15 hours childcare funding – £4,290 per term; Reception inclusive of 15 hours childcare funding – £5,052 per term; Reception exclusive of 15 hours funding – £6,210; Junior School (Year 1 & 2) £6,450; Junior School (Year 3 – 6) £7,218; Senior School (Year 7-13) £8,733. Lunches are optional and charged separately; Direct debit payment options; deposit £2,250; Pupil devices require a device for senior school use. Further details available in Fees page.

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