Eltham College, London
Eltham College is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in London. It has a Free Church religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Eltham College in detail
Eltham College in its own words
In its own words: "Eltham College is a successful, independent and diverse school for boys and girls aged between 7-18 years old located on a beautiful 70-acre site between Eltham and Mottingham in South East London. With a rich history dating back to its founding as the ‘School for the Sons of Missionaries’ 180 years ago in 1842, Eltham College has undergone remarkable transformations."
Coming up: an open evening on Saturday 7 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (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 Eltham College 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 Eltham College are StreetVibes Media Academy (1 mile, Good); Colfe's School (1.1 miles, selective); St Olave's Prep School (1.2 miles); and Riverston School (1.4 miles).
StreetVibes Media AcademyColfe's SchoolSt Olave's Prep SchoolRiverston School
Where pupils go next
Of the 107 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 84% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 207 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 2 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mottingham Rail Station, about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eltham College (->w), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 301 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bromley (188), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 January 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 February 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 February 2018
Integrated
25 March 2014
About
Eltham College is a private day school situated in Mottingham, southeast London. Eltham and Mottingham once formed part of the same parish, hence its name.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£25,230 to £30,693
depending on year group
| Junior School Termly Fees 2026/27 Core Fees | £25,230 a year |
| Senior School/Sixth Form Termly Fees 2026/27 Core Fees | £30,693 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
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 Eltham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Eltham College
Chalmers Wins House Music Competition
2 Oct 2026
A Busy Week for Geography Co-Curricular
2 Oct 2026
Record Entry for 2026 Concerto Competition
2 Oct 2026
A Week’s Celebration of Language Learning
2 Oct 2026
Students Explore the Power of Sports Psychology
25 Sep 2026
GCSE Drama Students Experience Stranger Things: The First Shadow
25 Sep 2026
From Eltham College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Eltham College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Eltham College.
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Eltham CollegeAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Hive at Eltham College190m away · Not yet graded
- Middle Park After School Club and Holiday Playscheme910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 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
1,094 pupils
1,150 places
56 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Bromley council
Places available
4,001
Applications
3,651
Got 1st preference
66.3%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Bromley council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
207
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,094
Total Pupils
673
Boys
421
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Eltham College
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Questions parents ask about Eltham College
What are GCSE results like at Eltham College?
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 Eltham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Eltham College last inspected?
Eltham College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
How many pupils go to Eltham College?
Eltham College has around 1094 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Eltham College?
Eltham College 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 Eltham College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Ultimate Activity Camps at Eltham College (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more 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 Eltham College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eltham College?
Eltham College is at Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)