About the school
Alleyn’s School is a co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, London, educating pupils aged 4–18 across its Senior School and two Junior Schools. For 11+ entry, it offers around 150 places and uses written assessments followed by further assessment for selected candidates.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4–18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: For September 2027 entry, the school lists 11+ Open Afternoon on Wednesday 30 September 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026, Experience Alleyn's Taster Afternoon on Friday 2 October 2026, 11+ & 16+ Open Morning on Saturday 3 October 2026, and Music Department Open Day for potential 11+ Music Scholars on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Reasoning, English, Maths |
📄 Free Alleyn's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says bursary applicants in receipt of Pupil Premium, Universal Credit or Income Support do not need to pay the registration fee. |
| Places (Year 7) | 150 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 1 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 8 Jan 2027 |
The pages only give dates for September 2027 entry: 11+ Open Afternoon on 2026-09-30 and 2026-10-14; Experience Alleyn's Taster Afternoon on 2026-10-02; 11+ & 16+ Open Morning on 2026-10-03; Music Department Open Day for potential 11+ Music Scholars on 2026-10-21; overseas entrance examinations on 2027-01-07; interview and small group activity for selected candidates on 2027-01-23; scholarship workshops and auditions in January 2027. The apply page says registration for the 2027-2028 academic ye
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