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Alleyn's School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Alleyn's School is a other independent not applicable school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1450 pupils, and a capacity of 1475 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–18

Age range

1,450

Pupils

1,475

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Alleyn's School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Alleyn's School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Southwark may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Alleyn's School — School Information

Full address
Townley Road, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
100864

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Alleyn's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Alleyn's School

Is Alleyn's School oversubscribed?

Alleyn's School is operating close to its capacity of 1475 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Alleyn's School?

Alleyn's School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Southwark publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Alleyn's School cover?

Alleyn's School is a not applicable school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.