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James Allen's Girls' School

Other independent school · London, SE22 8TE

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#33 of 2,536

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils1,223
GenderGirls
Head teacherMrs Alex Hutchinson
Local authoritySouthwark
Opened01 Jan 1907
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100863.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSouthwarkEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.64.351.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%73.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%55.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%19.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%69.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4144--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSouthwarkEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.50.79, better than England, better than Southwark38.7935
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels50.95, better than England, better than Southwark39.3535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better65.7%, better than England, better than Southwark21.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.23, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study110--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,223
Girls1,223
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.216
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.85.7%
Higher education74.3%
Employment9.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.9%
Further education1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near James Allen's Girls' School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableAlleyn's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miSecondaryThe Charter School North DulwichAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.2 miPrimaryDulwich Village Church of England Infants' SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryBessemer Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryDulwich Hamlet Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryJudith Kerr Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.4 miSecondaryThe Charter School East DulwichFree schools
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy East DulwichFree schools
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryHeber Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableHerne Hill SchoolOther independent school
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Frequently asked questions about James Allen's Girls' School

How does James Allen's Girls' School rank in England?

James Allen's Girls' School ranks 33 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).

What are James Allen's Girls' School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at James Allen's Girls' School was A, and 65.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend James Allen's Girls' School?

James Allen's Girls' School has 1,223 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does James Allen's Girls' School have a sixth form?

Yes, James Allen's Girls' School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.