Colfe's School, London
Colfe's School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Colfe's School in detail
Colfe's School in its own words
In its own words: "Colfe’s ranked 47th among independent schools, and 14th for A-levels across the UK"
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a happy school, a place that celebrates diversity and how it enriches our entire community: there is no Colfe’s ‘type’. We are co-educational because we believe boys and girls learn best when they learn together and from one another."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, karate, judo, dance and drama.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
On phones, the school says: "Pupils can expect their phone to be confiscated if they are found to be using it during the school day and repeat offenders will receive an appropriate sanction."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Greenwich
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Colfe's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Colfe's School are Riverston School (0.3 miles); Eltham College (1.1 miles, selective); StreetVibes Media Academy (1.2 miles, Good); and Heath House Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
Riverston SchoolEltham CollegeStreetVibes Media AcademyHeath House Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 102 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 12% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 492 pupils (37.1%) received SEN support and 8 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lee Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodyates Road, 260 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
23 January 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
29 November 2016
About
Colfe's School, previously Colfe's Grammar School, is a co-educational private day school in Horn Park in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in southeast London, England, and one of the oldest schools in London. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,070 to £27,180
depending on year group
| Junior School (Year 1 & 2) | £20,070 a year |
| Junior School (Year 3 – 6) | £22,470 a year |
| Senior School (Year 7-13) | £27,180 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Greenwich - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Colfe's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Colfe's School
Colfe’s Junior School Achieves Green ECO Flag with Distinction
1 Oct 2026
Year 12 Explore the World of Modernism in London
18 Sep 2026
Year 12 Adventure Day
16 Sep 2026
Class of 1976 Returns to Colfe’s for Golden Jubilee Reunion
11 Sep 2026
Polar Explorer Inspires Young Adventurers
11 Sep 2026
Another Year of Outstanding GCSE Success
20 Aug 2026
From Colfe's School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Colfe's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Colfe's School.
- Lee Learning Hub Tuition CentreAt the school · Not yet graded
- Sportacus at Brindishe Lee920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 69
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 56 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,325 pupils
1,400 places
75 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
492
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
37.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,325
Total Pupils
732
Boys
593
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Colfe's School
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Questions parents ask about Colfe's School
What are GCSE results like at Colfe's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Colfe's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Colfe's School last inspected?
Colfe's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to Colfe's School?
Colfe's School has around 1325 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Colfe's School?
Colfe's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Colfe's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Lee Learning Hub Tuition Centre (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Colfe's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 56 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Colfe's School?
Colfe's School is at Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)