Alleyn's School, London
Alleyn's School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Alleyn's School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Alleyn's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Alleyn's School are James Allen's Girls' School (0.2 miles), Herne Hill School (0.7 miles), Dulwich College (1 mile) and The Villa (1.1 miles).
James Allen's Girls' SchoolHerne Hill SchoolDulwich CollegeThe Villa
Where pupils go next
Of the 166 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 72% went on to university or other higher education and 14% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 345 pupils (23.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is North Dulwich Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Townley Road, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 532 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Southwark (1438).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
15 October 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
16 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2017
Inspection
22 January 2013
About
Alleyn's School is a 4–18 co-educational, independent, day school and sixth form in Dulwich, London, England. It is a registered charity and was originally part of Edward Alleyn's College of God's Gift charitable foundation, which also included James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) and Dulwich College.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Alleyn's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Alleyn's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Alleyn's School.
- Alleyn's Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach DulwichAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Dulwich Holiday Camp (James Allen's Girls' School)250m away · Not yet graded
- MNS SE London Activities500m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Dulwich Holiday Camp (James Allen's Girls' School - Pre-Prep)500m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Herne Hill Study Centre590m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 45
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 38 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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
99%
Near capacity
1,453 pupils
1,475 places
22 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Southwark council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,489
Got 1st preference
72.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
345
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
23.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,453
Total Pupils
689
Boys
764
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Alleyn's School
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Questions parents ask about Alleyn's School
What are GCSE results like at Alleyn's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Alleyn's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Alleyn's School last inspected?
Alleyn's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Alleyn's School?
Alleyn's School has around 1453 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Alleyn's School?
Alleyn's 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.
Does Alleyn's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Alleyn's Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded) and Stagecoach Dulwich (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Alleyn's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 45 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 38 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alleyn's School?
Alleyn's School is at Townley Road, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)