Independent school · Greenwich
Colfe's School
- Ages 3–19
- Mixed
- £6,690–£9,060/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Fri 26 May 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (VAT exempt) inclusive of 15 hours childcare funding | £4,450.00 |
| Reception inclusive of 15 hours childcare funding (up to and including the term the child turns 5) | £5,240.00 |
| Reception exclusive of 15 hours childcare funding | £6,445.00 |
| Junior School (Year 1 & 2) | £6,690.00 |
| Junior School (Year 3–6) | £7,490.00 |
| Senior School (Year 7–13) | £9,060.00 |
Deposit: £2,250.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 3+
- 4+
- 7+
- 11+
- 16+
Junior School entry is by age-appropriate assessment at Nursery (3+), Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+). Applications open in May of the year before entry via the Admissions Portal; assessments are in the autumn and offers are made before the end of that term.
Assessments
- Nursery & Reception: child-friendly sessions with an Early Years practitioner
- Year 3: Mathematics and English papers (comprehension, creative writing, spelling)
- Year 3: informal interview with a member of the senior team
Registration deadline: 2027 entry: Nursery (3+) Friday 6 November 5pm; Reception (4+) Friday 2 October 5pm; Year 3 (7+) Friday 6 November 5pm
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Coach 1, Chelsfield/Chislehurst | Chelsfield, Crofton, Petts Wood | 07:10 |
| Coach 2, Beckenham/Bromley | Beckenham, Shortlands, Bromley, Elmstead, Chislehurst | 07:09 |
| Coach 3A, Canary Wharf | Isle of Dogs, Westferry, Canary Wharf, South Quay | 07:13 |
| Coach 3B, Canary Wharf | Blackwall, Millennium Village | 07:30 |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 1325
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 02084638104
- Address
- Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW
- Website
- colfes.com
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.