Schools / Colfe's School
Colfe's School
- Independent school
- Co-educational
- Day
- Ages 3–19
- 1,325 pupils
Colfe's School is an independent co-educational school in Lee, London. Entry to Year 7 is by the school's own written examination — papers in mathematics and English covering comprehension, spelling, punctuation, grammar and creative writing — with sample papers published on the school's website and a group interview for candidates being considered.
RegionLondon
DfE URN100202
The exam
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2027 entry
Set by Individual schools / small consortia (no board)
11+ entry (Year 7): the school's own written examination - papers in Mathematics and English (comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar, and creative writing) - with sample papers published on the school's website, plus a group interview for candidates being considered. The school also publishes a verbal reasoning familiarisation guide for parents.
1038 published practice questions tagged for this exam
Route record: verified · Athena independents completion research 2026-10-28
2028 entry
Set by Individual schools / small consortia (no board)
11+ entry (Year 7): the school's own written examination - papers in Mathematics and English (comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar, and creative writing) - with sample papers published on the school's website, plus a group interview for candidates being considered. The school also publishes a verbal reasoning familiarisation guide for parents.
1038 published practice questions tagged for this exam
Route record: verified · Athena independents completion research 2026-10-28
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Key dates & preparation
2028 entry
Test: January of Year 6 — the school’s own examination day (a few schools test in November or December of Year 6)
Results: Outcomes follow the school’s published timetable, typically in the spring term of Year 6
Offers: February of Year 6 — the school publishes its offers to its own timetable (London day schools cluster around a mid-February offer point)
When to start preparing: Start preparing in the autumn term of Year 5 (the standing rule: about 18 months before the test).
General guidance: this follows the rule of thumb of starting about 18 months before the test. It is not the school's own published advice.
Source: official admissions information · checked 2026-10-28
2027 entry
Test: January of Year 6 — the school’s own examination day (a few schools test in November or December of Year 6)
Results: Outcomes follow the school’s published timetable, typically in the spring term of Year 6
Offers: February of Year 6 — the school publishes its offers to its own timetable (London day schools cluster around a mid-February offer point)
When to start preparing: Start preparing in the autumn term of Year 5 (the standing rule: about 18 months before the test).
General guidance: this follows the rule of thumb of starting about 18 months before the test. It is not the school's own published advice.
Source: official admissions information · checked 2026-10-28
Admissions rules
No catchment — open competition
There is no catchment area. Admission is by the school’s own assessment process (examinations and, usually, an interview); the school sets its own oversubscription criteria in its admissions policy — commonly the assessment result first, with sibling or other connections considered at some schools.
Read the school's admissions policy
Results & destinations
2025 results
GCSE: 80% of GCSE grades awarded were 9-7, 57% grades 9-8, and 30% were awarded a grade 9
School-published
A level: Average point score per A level entry 48.56 (average grade A); 61.8% of A level students achieved AAB or higher
DfE performance tables
University destinations:
- 3 leavers — Oxford or Cambridge — School-published: 'Three pupils gained Oxbridge places' (places). From the school's trustees' annual report for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Source: official source · checked 2026-10-28 · official source · checked 2026-10-28
2024 results
A level: Average point score per A level entry 46.71 (average grade A-)
DfE performance tables
Source: official source · checked 2026-10-28
Scholarships & bursaries
Schemes recorded from the school's own published information. A scholarship is a merit award; a bursary is means-tested. Values are shown exactly as the school states them — where a scheme is honorary, its stated value says so.
11+ entry
Academic Scholarship
ScholarshipAcademic
What is assessed: Entrance assessment and interview; awarded for high ability in the assessment and expected marked contribution to school life
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-30% reduction in school fees (up to 50% for exceptional academic performance)
How to apply: All entrance candidates automatically considered
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Creative Art and Design Scholarship
ScholarshipArt
What is assessed: Portfolio of work in a range of media (sketching, painting, animation, textiles, design etc.); practical-based activities and interviews (including references), only for candidates who performed well enough in the academic assessment
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Drama Scholarship
ScholarshipDrama
What is assessed: Performance experience from school or outside productions; practical-based activities and interviews (including references), only for candidates who performed well enough in the academic assessment
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Music Scholarship
ScholarshipMusic
What is assessed: Practical-based activities and interviews (including references), only for candidates who performed well enough in the academic assessment; at least Grade 4 in main instrument (Grade 6 recommended for piano/violin)
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Sport Scholarship
ScholarshipSport
What is assessed: Participation at at least club level in core sports (rugby/football for boys; netball/hockey for girls; football, cricket, swimming for both); practical-based activities and interviews (including references)
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Means-tested Scholarships
BursaryOther
What is assessed: For households with income under £40,000 a year who demonstrate exceptional ability in the entrance assessment, perform well at interview and will contribute markedly to school life
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: Up to 100% of school fees (means-tested scholarships can be worth up to 100%+ of fees)
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
16+ entry
Academic Scholarship
ScholarshipAcademic
What is assessed: Entrance assessment and interview, as at 11+
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-30% reduction in school fees (up to 50% for exceptional academic performance)
How to apply: All entrance candidates automatically considered
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Creative Art and Design Scholarship
ScholarshipArt
What is assessed: Portfolio of work in a range of media; practical-based activities and interviews (including references)
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Drama Scholarship
ScholarshipDrama
What is assessed: Practical-based activities and interviews (including references), as at 11+
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Music Scholarship
ScholarshipMusic
What is assessed: Practical-based activities and interviews (including references); minimum Grade 7 at 16+
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Sport Scholarship
ScholarshipSport
What is assessed: Practical-based activities and interviews (including references), as at 11+
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: 10-20% reduction in school fees (co-curricular scholarships)
How to apply: Separate application required (via the admissions process)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Leathersellers' Scholarship Programme
BursaryOther
What is assessed: Fully funded Sixth Form places funded by The Leathersellers' Company and philanthropic donations for able pupils from low-income families; most applicants need at least five Grade 8s at GCSE, and should qualify for pupil premium or have household income under £40,000 a year
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: Free (fully funded) Sixth Form places
How to apply: Separate application required (via the Admissions Portal; contact Admissions if unsure of eligibility)
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
Means-tested Scholarships
BursaryOther
What is assessed: For households with income under £40,000 a year, as at 11+
When: Timing not stated on the published pages
What it's worth: Up to 100% of school fees (means-tested scholarships can be worth up to 100%+ of fees)
How to apply: Separate application required
Official scholarship information
Checked 2026-10-28
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