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An exciting, forward-thinking 21st-century school with a distinguished history, impressive academic results and outstanding opportunities on every front.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 1,164 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 313 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £31,014 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Southwark
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Headteacher
Head
Jane Lunnon
Since 2021, Jane Lunnon BA, the first female head of Alleyn’s. Previously head of Wimbledon High School GDST for six years. Attended North London Collegiate School and the University of Bristol, where she read English. She began her career in
Entrance
Very competitive – at 11+ there are 150 places on offer, with 10 applicants for every place. Except for candidates based overseas, all attend Alleyn’s in early January for written assessments in reasoning, English and maths. The school interviews
Exit
Less than 10 per cent leave after GCSEs. At 18+, a huge variety of university destinations, nearly three-quarters to Russell Group. Favourites include Durham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Exeter, Warwick, Nottingham, Imperial and Bath. Some
Latest results
In 2025, 95 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 79 per cent A*/A at A level (95 per cent A*-B).
A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
Three pathways on offer at A level – either four A levels, three A levels plus an AS in maths, English language or a language qualification or three A levels plus an EPQ. All the usual A level subjects on offer, as well as economics, philosophy,
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
Up to 180 pupils access learning support for needs like dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Head of learning support and two part-time specialist teachers deliver short courses of focused support but most learning support is
Arts & extracurricular
Up to 500 individual music lessons a week, more than 45 ensemble rehearsals per week and over 50 performance opportunities a year make Alleyn’s a very musical place. We particularly liked the idea of A Lot of Hot Air and a Bit of a Scrape, a concert
Sport
Thirty acres of lush playing fields, with the Shard and the City a glimmer in the distance. Brilliant facilities and every pitch imaginable, along with a 25-metre pool. More than 80 per cent of pupils represent the school in sport over the course of
Ethos & heritage
Alleyn’s is very much a global 21st century school but it also boasts an impressive heritage. Founded by Edward Alleyn, the famous Elizabethan actor and a contemporary of Shakespeare and Marlowe, it celebrated the 400th anniversary of the charitable
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
The head puts mental health provision at the heart of the school and Alleyn’s, along with a number of other schools, is a member of the Coalition for Youth Mental Health in Schools. Chaired by the head, it has called for an overhaul of counselling
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review 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.
Pupils & parents
The pupils we met were bright, enthusiastic and genuinely appreciative of the school. ‘It’s a real community,’ said one. ‘Learning never seems like a chore here.’ Most are fairly local but others travel in from across London – from as far afield as
Money matters
Lots of competition for means-tested bursaries, many of which are fully funded. There’s also the WJ Smith bursary, named after a former teacher and awarding up to 100 per cent of the fees for candidates who show exceptional music promise. A member of
- Fee information
- £31,014 pa
The last word
An exciting, forward-thinking 21st-century school with a distinguished history, impressive academic results and outstanding opportunities on every front.
