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Alleyn's School

Other independent school · London, SE22 8SU

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#21 of 2,536

Better than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils1,453
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Jane Lunnon
Local authoritySouthwark
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 100864.

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.47.551.446.2
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 4158--

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 10.51.47, better than England, better than Southwark38.7935
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels51.69, better than England, better than Southwark39.3535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA+--
AAB or better64.1%, better than England, better than Southwark21.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.26, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study184--
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 pupils1,453
Girls764
Boys689
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.345
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

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.86.7%
Higher education72.3%
Employment13.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.2%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Alleyn's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableJames Allen's Girls' SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy East DulwichFree schools
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryDulwich Village Church of England Infants' SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miSecondaryThe Charter School East DulwichFree schools
Good
0.3 miSecondaryThe Charter School North DulwichAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryBessemer Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHeber Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryDulwich Hamlet Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryJudith Kerr Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.5 miPrimaryGoose Green Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Alleyn's School

How does Alleyn's School rank in England?

Alleyn's School ranks 21 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).

What are Alleyn's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Alleyn's School was A, and 64.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Alleyn's School?

Alleyn's School has 1,453 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does Alleyn's School have a sixth form?

Yes, Alleyn's 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.