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Colfe's School
Independent school · Greenwich
| Address | Horn Park Lane, Lee, London, SE12 8AW |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 1325 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02084638104 |
| Website | https://www.colfes.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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
Half-term ends and restarts are stated by the school. Induction Day Fri 4 Sep (Year 7 and Year 12 only). Tue 5 Jan staff training is marked '(Junior School)' and is also the 11+ exam day; whole school starts Wed 6 Jan. Fri 28 May staff training; Summer 1 ends for pupils Thu 27 May. Term end days finish 12 noon. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
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
Half-term ends and restarts are stated by the school. Induction Day Fri 3 Sep (Year 7 and Year 12 only). Wed 5 Jan staff training is marked '(Junior School)' and is also the 11+ exam day; whole school starts Thu 6 Jan. Fri 26 May staff training (school closed to pupils). Term end days finish 12 noon. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
VAT treatment of the main fees is not stated (Nursery marked VAT exempt; deposit £2250 incl VAT). Lunches extra (2025/26 rates: EYFS £305, KS1 £350, Years 3-11 £375 per term). Senior school pupils must buy a device (approx. £1,600). No registration fee stated.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.