EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
A NEW ERA FOR EDUCATION IN BECKENHAM
St Dunstan ’ s Education Group and St Christopher ’ s The Hall are delighted to announce a merger , with the latter becoming the latest outstanding educational provider to join the prestigious St Dunstan ’ s Education Group .
St Dunstan ’ s and St Christopher ’ s have been close neighbours for many years and St Dunstan ’ s has historic roots in Beckenham , not least through the location of its alumni sports club , which will come into the ownership and management of the group later this year .
Speaking about the merger , head of St Christopher ’ s The Hall , Tom Carter , said : “ From the outset , our conversations with St Dunstan ’ s revealed a cultural alignment and shared values .
“ Both schools are committed to fostering an environment where every pupil is empowered to develop , reach their full potential and run their own race . This partnership is a testament to our shared belief in putting children at the centre of everything we do .”
Head of St Dunstan ’ s Education Group , Nick Hewlett , added : “ I am delighted to be welcoming another school into our group of like-minded and highly successful schools in south-east London .
“ St Christopher ’ s is a superb school and I have no doubt that we will enjoy learning from one another as we continue to trailblaze our forward-thinking approach to education .”
St Christopher ’ s will be joining St Dunstan ’ s Junior School , St Dunstan ’ s Senior School and Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery , which are all part of the St Dunstan ’ s Education Group .
In recent years , St Dunstan ’ s has become increasingly known for offering a sector-leading , ambitious and forward-thinking education , with schools within the group winning praise from prestigious awarding bodies .
In 2020 , St Dunstan ’ s was awarded Coeducation School of the Year at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards , which was followed by Senior School of the Year at the Tes Schools Awards , which are known as the Oscars of education , in 2022 . Most recently , St Dunstan ’ s was named most progressive school in London and South East England in 2023 and 2024 , respectively .
Rosemead Preparatory School , which joined the group in February 2023 , was also awarded Excellence in Equality , Diversity and Inclusion at the Independent Schools Association ( ISA ) Awards 2024 and was the first prep school in the country to receive a ‘ significant strength ’ in its Independent Schools Inspectorate report .
St Christopher ’ s , which is located in the heart of Beckenham , is known for its high-quality , inspirational teaching and its commitment to learning through a diverse , inclusive and broad curriculum .
St Christopher ’ s The Hall will host their next open morning on Wednesday 19 March 2025 . Bookings can be made via the website .
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