Colfe’s Junior School
Colfes Junior School
Org 1: IAPS
Upwood Road, London, SE12 8AA
Telephone: 020 8463 8266 Junior Office
Age Range: Nursery, Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 11
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Co-ed
Chair of the Governors: Mr Matthew Pellereau, BSc, FRICS
Head of the Junior School: Mrs M-C Gilfedder-Bonnar, LLB, BSc, PGCE
Deputy Head and Head of EYFS: Mrs S Gurr, BEd Hons
Director of Studies: Miss L Kirkland, BA Hons, PGCE
Head of Learning Support: Mrs G Fisher, HND, OCR Level 7 Cert SpLD
Age Range. 3–11.
Number of Pupils. 460 boys and girls.
Fees per term (2024-2025). Junior School, KS2: £6,035 (excluding lunch); KS1: £5,710 (including lunch); EYFS: £5,465 (including lunch). The published fees are net of government-funded 15 free hours childcare funding. All children in the Nursery and children in Reception up to and including the term they turn five are eligible for funding.
Colfe’s Junior School is an independent day school for boys and girls 3–11. Entrance is academically selective. The Junior School offers a broad curriculum and aims to provide an excellent all-round education. Small class sizes and a team of well-qualified teachers provide a caring and vibrant environment. Children normally enter at the ages of 3 or 4, although the occasional vacancy arises at other times.
For the children starting school it is the beginning of an exciting and inspiring journey; this begins in our Nursery and Reception classes which together form the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children gain confidence and thrive in a warm, friendly and nurturing atmosphere where they feel secure and valued. Through a specialised play-based curriculum teachers plan for a rich learning environment which provides opportunities for the children to flourish in all aspects of their development. In Years 1 and 2 children begin to study all National Curriculum subjects, building on the skills, knowledge, understanding and experience gained during their time in Nursery and Reception. Moving into KS2 the focus shifts to three aspects of every child – talent, potential and character. Strong curriculum and expert teaching is underpinned by a rich programme of music, art, sport, drama, outdoor pursuits. Each pupil belongs to a House and they compete to earn the most points, helping them to develop a real sense of community.
The majority of Junior School pupils transfer to the Senior School at the end of Year 6, providing they achieve the qualifying standard.
The Junior School is housed in modern purpose-built accommodation with spacious and well-equipped classrooms. Excellent library facilities and specialist accommodation for art and design, ICT and science provide pupils with a stimulating environment in which to learn. Full use is made of the school’s swimming pool, sports centre, visual and performing arts centre and extensive on-site playing fields.
PE specialists teach a wide range of sports and there is an extensive programme of House and inter-school sports matches. A school choir, orchestra, strings group and numerous ensembles perform frequently both in and out of school. Drama productions normally take place each term. There is a wide range of after-school clubs on offer (over 50 each week for the 7–11 year olds) and a Breakfast Club from 7.30am and Late School scheme until 6.00pm each day.
Charitable status. Colfe’s School is a Registered Charity, number 1109650. It exists to provide education for children.