Alleyn Court Preparatory School, Southend-on-Sea
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Southend-on-Sea. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Alleyn Court Preparatory School in detail
Alleyn Court Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Your child's adventure begins with a visit to our unique school. We invite you to see our beautiful campus, meet our dedicated staff, and feel the joyful, nurturing atmosphere that sets Alleyn Court apart. Booking a tour is the most effective way to understand if Alleyn Court is the right environment for your family."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama and orchestra.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Alleyn Court Preparatory School are Thorpe Hall School (0.2 miles); Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff (2.5 miles, Requires improvement); and Saint Pierre School (3.8 miles).
Thorpe Hall SchoolBeis Chinuch Lebonos WestcliffSaint Pierre School
Who goes there
In 2026, 16 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thorpe Bay Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alleyn Court School (outside), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 79 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Southend-on-Sea (318).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
20 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
31 January 2018
Integrated
20 January 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,931 to £20,250
depending on year group
| Full-Time (incl VAT) | £12,931 a year |
| Year 1 | £16,736 a year |
| Year 2 | £16,736 a year |
| Year 3 | £18,450 a year |
| Year 4 | £18,450 a year |
| Year 5 | £20,250 a year |
| Year 6 | £20,250 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
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Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southend-on-Sea is 29 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
218 pupils
345 places
127 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Southend-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southend-on-Sea
Across Southend-on-Sea council
Places available
2,580
Applications
2,060
Got 1st preference
78.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Southend-on-Sea council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
7.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
218
Total Pupils
111
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Alleyn Court Preparatory School
When was Alleyn Court Preparatory School last inspected?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Alleyn Court Preparatory School?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School has around 218 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Alleyn Court Preparatory School?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Alleyn Court Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southend-on-Sea is 29 (the median across 61 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alleyn Court Preparatory School?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is at Wakering Road, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)