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Leading with integrity


St Dunstan’s College Senior School, Catford, views the pursuit of excel- lence as a dynamic and evolving endeavour, requiring a thoughtful balance between remaining an- chored in a principled educational philosophy and responding intelli- gently to the shifting landscape of the world. ‘Excellence. Differently’ is the school’s motto, and its mission is to cultivate a progressive commu- nity where innovation, integrity and individuality flourish in a culture of academic excellence. From the very beginning of their


journey, students are asked to reflect not just on what they want to achieve, but on who they want to become. Which values will guide their deci- sions? Which principles will shape their lives? Te school believes that education must prepare young people not only for the world as it is, but for the world as it could be. St Dunstan’s College Senior School


is unapologetically ambitious. Its A-level results place the school com- fortably among the top 60 independ- ent schools in the UK, and students go on to a dazzling array of destinations, from Oxford and Cambridge to drama schools, conservatoires and art foun- dations. Te school is equally proud of the intellectual depth and curios- ity that underpin those outcomes. Its students are taught not just what to learn, but how to learn and why it matters. St Dunstan’s believes that true ex-


cellence demands a willingness to think differently, act boldly and lead with purpose, which is why it’s been celebrated as one of the most progres- sive school groups in the UK. In re- cent years, the Senior School has been named Tes Independent School of the Year, Co-educational School of the Year and awarded Most Progressive Inde- pendent School in Southeast England. Tese accolades reflect its commit- ment to innovation, inclusion and ex- cellence across every area of school life. Te school’s curriculum is brave


and bold and doesn’t shy away from the complex, the uncomfortable or the contemporary. Challenging top- ics such as misogyny, fake news and


For more information, visit: stdunstans.org.uk


money management are discussed, equipping students to think critically, act responsibly and engage with the world around them with intelligence and empathy. Te school’s education is designed not just for today, but for tomorrow — preparing students for jobs, industries and challenges that may not yet exist. Innovation is embedded into the


culture at St Dunstan’s. Te school was established with the bold vision of challenging the norms of education. From its founding days, when a cou- rageous group of governors intro- duced science and technol- ogy into the curriculum, which is believed to be one of the first schools in the world to do so, it has re- mained ambitious and progressive. Tese qualities continue to shape its approach as it prepares its students to become global citizens


in a rapidly


evolving world. From reimagining curriculum


design and staging national educa-


Find out more about St Dunstan’s College Senior School at its upcoming Open


Day on Saturday 20 September 2025. In August, St Dunstan’s celebrated its best-ever A-level


results in its history, with 89% of all grades achieved A*-B, with an outstanding 62% being A-A*.


tion conferences to hosting the an- nual St Dunstan’s Festival, the school doesn’t just talk about change — it makes it happen. Tis September, it launches an AI Education and Ethics programme, equipping pupils with tools to navigate the digital future with discernment and confidence. But innovation at St Dunstan’s extends far beyond technology. It’s reflect- ed in its approach to wellbeing, its evidence-led pedagogy and in its commitment to developing adaptable, analytical thinkers who are prepared to lead in a world that demands lifelong learning. At the centre of the school’s community is a powerful moral purpose. It doesn’t measure success by grades alone, but by the kind of people its students become. With in- tegrity as a corner- stone, St Dunstan’s nurtures young peo- ple to be thoughtful, ethical leaders and indi-


viduals who are prepared not


only to thrive in the world, but to improve it. ‘Excellence. Differently’ is more


than just the school’s motto — it’s a commitment


to lead with courage, curiosity and compassion.


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