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Junior School
St Dunstan's College Junior School is where pupils make their first marks on the blank canvas of their St Dunstan's shield as they begin their College adventure, learning who they are and discovering a true love of learning from the earliest stages.
Senior School
From the moment a Year 7 student steps onto our site they begin a journey of discovery, from building new friendships in Year 7, to networking with industry leaders and leading volunteering projects in Year 13.
Sixth Form
At St Dunstan’s Sixth Form, excellence is more than exam results: it is a way of thinking and living. We believe that true success combines intellectual rigour with moral integrity and the courage to do things differently
Excellence.
Academic Outcomes
89%
of all A Level grades were A* - B in 2025
64%
of all A Level grades were an outstanding being A* - A in 2025
55%
of all GCSE grades were 9-8(A*) in 2025, the highest on record at the College
More than 50% of Prep pupils are graded each year as ‘greater dept writers’
50%
of our upper Key Stage 2 children are working at the top 10% nationally in English and Maths
A high percentage of Junior School pupils are awarded Academic Scholarships in Year 7
Destinations
98%
of those who applied received offers from Russell Group Universities
97%
of students placed at their preferred universities
All eight Engineering applicants achieved their preferred university places
Four offers for top drama courses, including stage design
66%
of students placed at a Complete University Guide Top 25 university
Co-curricular Success
300
Forder activities take place each term in the Senior School
90
Forder clubs take place each week in the Junior School
160
events take place across the College as part of the St Dunstan’s Festival
Junior pupils have placed top three in the IAPS Art Competition every year since 2022
Over 20 submissions each year to the Royal Academy Young Artists Summer Show from the Junior School
79%
of students were awarded merit or distinction in ABRSM exams last year.
Awards & Recognition
Diversity and Inclusion in Sport, Education Choices Magazine Awards 2025
Most Progressive School in south-east England - Private Education Awards 2024
Diversity and Inclusion in Sport - Education Choices Magazine Awards 2024
Most Progressive School in London - Private Education Awards 2023
Outstanding Fundraising Achievement - Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2023
Independent Senior School of the Year - Tes Schools Awards 2022
Most Nurturing Independent School in London - Private Education Awards 2022
Coeducational School of the Year - Independent Schools of the Year 2020
Sporting Success
Year 7 and 8 pupils won the Bromley Schools Netball A League 2024
Boys Senior 1st XI champions of the Blackheath Cup
Year 8 and Year 10 girls were both ISFA National Cup Finalists in 2025
Year 7 Girls won the Inner-London Cup 2025
Year 4 Girls won the local Girls’ Under 9 Tournament in March 2025
Junior pupils have reached 12 football finals in the past two academic years
Drama & Dance
8 nominations at the National Schools Theatre Awards 2025
100% Distinction for junior pupils and 87% Distinction for seniors in LAMDA
7 productions each year in the Senior School
The school’s academic leaders have high aspirations for pupils’ learning and achievement, and work successfully to promote the learning experience for pupils Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2024
Differently.
Culture of Scholarship
At St Dunstan’s, scholarship is not confined to the classroom.
Diversity of Catford
The diversity of Catford brings a richness of perspective and experience.
Innovative Curriculum
St Dunstan’s has been redefining education since 1888.
Giving Back
Service and social responsibility are central to a St Dunstan’s education.
Holistic Development
Our holistic approach encourages young people to develop character, confidence and a strong moral compass.
Research-led Learning
Our teachers draw on the latest educational research to shape innovative classroom practice.
St Dunstan’s
voices
What makes St Dunstan's such a special place?
Student
Zaineb
Student
Daria
Student
Emmanuel
Student
Zaynab
A school in the heart of
South east
London
The energy at St Dunstan’s is simply unique. It is unlike any other independent school we know. The diversity of our location, combined with our coeducational setting, is undoubtedly a key driver for creating the down-to-earth, grounded but highly successful young men and women.
St Dunstan's
- London Bridge
- Charing Cross
- Rotherhithe
- Isle of Dogs
- Peckham
- Herne Hill
- Dulwich village
- Honor Oak
- Hither Green
- Upper
Sydenham - Bell Green
- Beckenham
- Bromley
- Chislehurst
- Park Langley
- Eltham
Transportation
St Dunstan’s News
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Sixth Form students recognised in national competitions for their research essays in economics
St Dunstan’s College is delighted to reveal that two of our Sixth Form students, Israa and Seth, have been recognised in national competitions for their superb research essays in economics.
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St Dunstan's Head of School earns degree apprenticeship at Ernst & Young
Congratulations to our Head of School, Emmanuel, who has just been awarded a degree apprenticeship in financial services at the hotly contested firm Ernst & Young.
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St Dunstan’s College shortlisted for ‘Best Wildlife Garden’ at Lewisham in Bloom Awards
St Dunstan’s College has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Wildlife Garden’ category at the upcoming Lewisham in Bloom Awards 2025.
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St Dunstan's Education Group announces new partnership with Nurole
St Dunstan's Education Group is delighted to announce a new partnership with the leading board specialist, Nurole.
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St Dunstan’s College students celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results
St Dunstan’s College is delighted to reveal that this year’s GCSE students have achieved an exceptional set of results, underlining the College’s reputation for academic excellence and ambition
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St Dunstan’s College celebrates best results in school’s 137-year history
St Dunstan’s College is delighted to reveal Year 13 students have achieved the best A Level results in the school’s 137-year history.
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St Dunstan's community marks annual Commemoration Day
Each year, we honour the vision and generosity of our Founders and Benefactors, who relocated St Dunstan’s from the City to Lewisham in 1888.
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U12 Girls crowned joint Inner London Cup Champions after thrilling final
Fresh off their triumphant Blackheath Cup victory, the St Dunstan’s College U12 Girls Football Team carried their momentum into the highly anticipated Inner London Cup Final.