MixedIndependent

Alleyn's School

London, Southwark, Greater London · SE22 8SU

A large co-educational independent school in Southwark, Alleyn's takes pupils from age 11 through to a sizeable sixth form of more than 300. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both quality of education and personal development at its most recent inspection, with compliance requirements met. Led by Head Jane Lunnon, the school combines a Church of England character with academic ambition. With around 1,164 pupils on roll, it offers the breadth of a substantial school while maintaining clear standards, including a firm phone policy that keeps younger pupils' devices handed in during the day.

1,164

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£31,014

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 1,164
Location: London, Southwark, Greater London
Website: www.alleyns.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 5571500

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Jane Lunnon

Latest results

Attainment 8

48.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

95%

A-level A*-A

79%

A-level A*-B

95%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 48.7 against a national average of 46.9 and 95% of GCSEs graded 9–7. At A-level, 79% of entries reach A*–A and 95% reach A*–B, pointing to strong outcomes across the sixth form. Mathematics and the sciences are popular at both GCSE and A-level, alongside humanities such as English Literature and History, and pupils can also take the EPQ. Notably, around a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting attention to a range of learning needs.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 313

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsEnglish LiteratureHistoryPhysicsBiologyChemistryPsychology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 20.48%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Music scholarshipsWJ Smith bursary for music

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglishPhysicsChemistryBiologyGeographyFrenchSpanish

Sport

Main sports

RugbyCricketFootballNetballTennisHockey

Beyond the classroom

Sport is well established, with rugby, cricket, football, netball, tennis and hockey all on offer. Music has a particular standing, supported by dedicated music scholarships and the WJ Smith bursary. French, German and Spanish broaden the languages available.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: C of E
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Pupils in Years 7–11 may not use phones on site and are required to hand in phones at registration. Sixth form students may use phones in the Sixth Form Centre only.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £31,014
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries, many of which are fully funded

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 15 October 2024

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The last word

An academically strong, well-rounded London school whose excellent inspection record is matched by genuine breadth. Means-tested bursaries, many fully funded, mean its day fees of up to £31,014 need not be the final word for every family.

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