Eltham College
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Eltham College
Gender
Age Range
7–19 years
Day Fees (per year) Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
£29,997
Admissions
Selective
About Eltham College
Eltham College is a selective, co-educational independent day school located in Mottingham. Founded in 1842, the school moved to its current site in 1912 and has grown over the years to welcome both boys and girls across the junior and senior schools, as well as the sixth form. The school is overseen by a board of governors and has continued to develop its facilities in recent times.
The school aims to educate pupils within a Christian environment, encouraging integrity, consideration for others, and enquiring minds. Community spirit, good humour, and courtesy are at the heart of school life, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum that supports pupils in achieving at the highest level and values service to both the local and wider community.
Most pupils come from a range of professional families living within around ten miles of the school. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, those for whom English is an additional language, and those identified as particularly able or talented. Classroom teachers and specialist staff work together to ensure that every pupil's needs are met.
Frequently asked questions about Eltham College
How much are the fees at Eltham College?
Day fees at Eltham College are £29,997 per year.
Where is Eltham College located?
Eltham College is located in London, Bromley, United Kingdom.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£29,997
Leadership
Headmaster
Mr Guy Sanderson
Chair of Governors
Mr Peter Doyle
Ages & Pupils
7–19
Age range (years)
810
Total pupils
560
Senior pupils
205
Sixth form
Contact
Qualifications Offered
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
September
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Exam Results
88%
GCSE Grades 9-7
67%
A-Level A*-A
92%
A-Level A*-B
Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
Popular A-Level Subjects
Popular GCSE Subjects
Linked Schools
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 14 January 2025
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0%
EHCP
20.84%
SEN Support
Links
Financial Health
Grade D · 40 / 100
Composite financial health score
Updated 8 May 2026
9.5 months of free reserves, 3-year average operating surplus of 5.5%, debt-to-income of 0.84.
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Sources: Companies House filed accounts (charity SORP).
Methodology: composite score weights free reserves (37.5%), 3-year operating surplus trend (31.25%), debt-to-income (18.75%), and cash liquidity (12.5%). Scores are percentile-relative within the top 100 UK independent schools cohort. Letter grade is the cohort quintile of the composite score (top 20% = A).
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