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Lewisham Private schools

St Dunstan's College

Stanstead Road, Catford, SE6 4TY

St Dunstan's College is a private secondary-stage school in LONDON, Greater London, with a published age range of 3-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 3-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Learning by doing has been part of St Dunstan's College since it opened on its present site in 1888. The Catford College became fully co-educational in 1994 and retains a historical connection with the City of London. Innovation, integrity and individuality frame an all-through journey from the early years to Sixth Form.

From Year 7, separate biology, chemistry and physics are taught in specialist laboratories alongside English, mathematics, humanities, religion, philosophy and ethics, Latin and a modern language. Art, drama, dance and music have a clear place in the lower school, while design engineering and computer science enter as pupils progress. The Stuart Additional Curriculum addresses future opportunities, digital citizenship and global responsibility.

The Forder Programme is timetabled into the day and offers more than 250 choices each term across music, sport, drama, art, trips and expeditions. Form-tutor time twice daily and a Wellness Centre with nursing and counselling support the pastoral structure. Volunteering, fundraising and leadership give pupils ways to contribute beyond their own timetable.

Sixth Form combines chosen A levels with the St Dunstan's Diploma: Inspired Minds, True Character and Global Futures. The strands bring academic depth, future readiness and personal growth together, with volunteering and work experience included. Admissions cover Junior, Senior and Sixth Form entry, with occasional places and scholarship and bursary routes available at relevant stages.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 16.5 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 33.9% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Lewisham and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for St Dunstan's College, Lewisham, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
16.5
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.14
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Lewisham and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for St Dunstan's College, Lewisham, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3-18
Headmaster
Ms Jade McLellan
Pupil roll
1,234 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Stanstead Road, Catford, LONDON, Greater London
Postcode
SE6 4TY
Area
Lewisham

School leadership

Headmaster
Ms Jade McLellan

School contact

School phone
02085167200

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02085167200
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
At 11+, St Dunstan's uses computer-based GL Assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, followed for invited candidates by a taught lesson, written English and Mathematics work and an interview. Sixth Form has a separate logical-thinking/problem-solving assessment and essay-style response.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

At 11+, St Dunstan's uses computer-based GL Assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, followed for invited candidates by a taught lesson, written English and Mathematics work and an interview. Sixth Form has a separate logical-thinking/problem-solving assessment and essay-style response.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
5 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning

    11+ GL Assessments

    The first 11+ assessment is computer-based GL Assessments covering English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

  2. Round 2

    English, Maths

    11+ taught lesson and written assessment

    Invited candidates attend a taught lesson followed by written English with comprehension and persuasive writing and a Mathematics paper.

  3. Round 3

    Interview

    11+ academic or general interview

    Candidates called through to interview attend an academic or general interview.

  4. Round 4

    Other

    Sixth Form online adaptive assessment

    The Year 12 assessment includes an online adaptive assessment of logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  5. Round 5

    Other

    Sixth Form essay-style response

    Applicants also write an essay-style answer on a subject of general intellectual interest.

Published assessment components

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

    The first 11+ assessment is computer-based GL Assessments covering English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

  • Non-verbal reasoning

    The first 11+ assessment is computer-based GL Assessments covering English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

  • Interview

    Candidates called through to interview attend an academic or general interview.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. 11+ registration deadline

    23 November 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  2. 11+ entrance assessment

    5 December 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  3. 11+ second assessment

    Monday 11 January 2027, invitation only

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  4. 11+ general and academic interviews

    Week commencing 25 January 2027; academic interviews on 23 or 30 January

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  5. 11+ outcomes

    12 February 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  6. Sixth Form registration deadline

    16 October 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

  7. Sixth Form assessment

    3 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

  8. Sixth Form scholarship interviews

    Week commencing 16 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form scholarships; entry: September 2027.

  9. Sixth Form outcomes

    2 December 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
16.5 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.14 EBacc APS
A-level results
33.9% AAB or better
A-level average points
46.87 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does St Dunstan's College handle admissions?

St Dunstan's College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to St Dunstan's College?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for St Dunstan's College?

11+ registration deadline: 23 November 2026. 11+ entrance assessment: 5 December 2026. 11+ second assessment: Monday 11 January 2027, invitation only. 11+ general and academic interviews: Week commencing 25 January 2027; academic interviews on 23 or 30 January. 11+ outcomes: 12 February 2027. Sixth Form registration deadline: 16 October 2026. Sixth Form assessment: 3 November 2026. Sixth Form scholarship interviews: Week commencing 16 November 2026. Sixth Form outcomes: 2 December 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for St Dunstan's College?

St Dunstan's College is currently rated Standards met.