St Dunstan's College

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St Dunstan's College is a co-educational, fee-paying public school in south-east London, England. It is a member of the prestigious HMC, and until 1994 was an all-boys establishment.

Located on an urban site in Catford, many additions have been made to the original Victorian building complex, including a large glass-walled dining hall of unusual design, the prototype for a similar structure in Calgary. Sports facilities include a sports hall complex, swimming pool, tennis courts, and extensive playing fields for such an urban location. The pre-prep and prep schools are in separate buildings on the same site, one of which was formerly the residence of the Headmaster.

The school consistently achieves above average examination results at all levels. The International Baccalaureate has been offered as an alternative to AS and A-levels since 2005.

A wide range of subjects are offered, with drama and economics indicated as being strong in the most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report. A large number of sports and games are played, and some pupils have played at an international level. Extra-curricular activities include a CCF contingent, musical ensembles, and commitments by pupils to local community schemes.

[edit] History

St Dunstan's College was originally founded in the 15th Century in the Parish of St Dunstan-in-the-East, now part of the Tower Ward in the City of London.

In 1446 King Henry VI declared the parish school to be one of the efficient grammar schools of the City. The school was re-founded in 1888 on a green field site in Catford in the Parish of Lewisham but still maintains strong links with the City of London and the Parish of St Dunstan-in-the-East.

[edit] Notable alumni

Famous former pupils, known as Old Dunstonians, include:

[edit] External links

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