At Dunstan’s College

Overview of St Dunstan’s College and 11 Plus information

Address: Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4TY

Website: www.stdunstans.org.uk

Pupils:

Boys – Yes

Girls – Yes

School Size – 1150 pupils

St Dunstan’s College Scholarships and bursaries available – Yes

St Dunstan’s College 11 Plus Exam Format : ISEB Common Pretest for stage 1 followed by school’s own. Stage 1 is online and covers:

• English
• Maths
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

Stage 2 typically covers the following topics:

• English
• Maths

St Dunstan’s College – Overview

St Dunstan’s College is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, located in Catford, South East London. Founded in 1888, the school is known for its progressive approach to education, embodying its motto “Albam Exorna” which translates to “Adorn the White” – a metaphor for encouraging students to make their unique mark on a blank canvas​ .

The school currently enrols around 1,000 students across its Junior and Senior Schools. The Junior School caters to pupils from Nursery to Year 6, while the Senior School includes pupils from Year 7 to Year 13. The Senior School features a modern curriculum that includes the Hecker Curriculum, focusing on a broad range of academic subjects and co-curricular activities​.

St Dunstan’s is proud of its diverse student body, drawing pupils from various social, economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The college maintains a strong emphasis on community engagement and inclusivity. It offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support families from different financial backgrounds​​.

Recent capital developments have significantly upgraded the school’s facilities, including a new Junior School building, a STEM block, a Sixth Form Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, and extensive outdoor educational spaces. Additionally, the Jubilee Ground has been transformed into a hub for community engagement and sports​.

The college’s co-curricular programme, known as the Forder Programme, offers over 90 activities ranging from the Combined Cadet Force to the Duke of Edinburgh Award, allowing students to explore and develop their interests beyond the classroom.

St Dunstan’s aims to foster self-motivation, mutual respect, and social responsibility among its pupils. The school’s forward-thinking approach and emphasis on individual character development are designed to prepare students to succeed in the modern world and make meaningful contributions to their communities​​.

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