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Alleyn’s School is a leading co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, London, educating pupils aged 4–18 across its Senior School and two Junior Schools: Alleyn’s Oakfield and Alleyn’s Junior School.
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Regular admission to Alleyn's Junior School occurs at 4+, 7+ and 9+, to join Reception, Year 3 and Year 5.
We welcome applications a year before potential entry and registration for 2027 entry opens on Monday 1 September and closes at midday on Friday 13 November, 2026.
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Alleyn's Junior School
At Alleyn's Junior School we aim to inspire, educate and protect our children. We help them to learn, grow and thrive on their journey to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom. We look for boys and girls, from all backgrounds, who will respond to the School's opportunities and
values
, and contribute with their talents and enthusiasm.
Read our prospectus
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Alleyn's Junior School pupils have automatic entry to the Senior School but they still sit the scholarship/entrance exam and are interviewed with all other candidates. Usually, Junior School pupils are expected to make up one third of the Senior School's Year 7 intake.
The next Alleyn's Junior School Open Event will be held on
Wednesday 20 May
from 1.15pm to 3pm (Head's talk at 1.30pm)
You will have the opportunity to listen to a Head's Talk and then have a tour of the school with a pupil. Please reserve your place
here
We are also holding small group tours for prospective parents on the following dates. Tours start at 9.15am and last approximately 45 minutes, followed by coffee and questions with Mr Severino, Head of Alleyn's Junior School.
Tuesday 5 May
(4+)
Tuesday 2 June
(any)
Tuesday 23 June
(4+)
We would be delighted to see you at one of our Open Events and hope to meet you and your family soon.
Registration for entry opens on Monday 1 September and closes at midday on Friday 13 November, 2026.
4+ is our first point of entry into the School and we welcome approximately 36 new children into two Reception classes. For entry in September 2027, children will have been born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.
We will be accepting applications for potential September 2027 entry online from Monday 1 September to midday on Friday 13 November, 2026. Our 4+ Assessments will be on the following dates;
Thursday 7 January 2027
Friday 8 January 2027
Saturday 9 January 2027
All parents will be contacted by email on Friday 22 January with an acceptance deadline of midday on Friday 29 January 2027 for those in receipt of an offer.
Registration for entry opens on Monday 1 September and closes at midday on Friday 13 November, 2026.
7+ is our second regular point of entry into the school and we welcome approximately 8 to 10 new children into Year 3.
We will be accepting applications for potential September 2027 entry online from Monday 1 September to midday on Friday 13 November, 2026. Our 7+ Assessments will be on the following dates;
Friday 8 January 2027
Saturday 16 January 2027 (by invitation, following initial assessment)
All parents will be contacted by email on Thursday 28 January with an acceptance deadline of midday on Friday 5 February 2027 for those in receipt of an offer.
Registration for entry opens on Monday 1 September and closes at midday on Friday 13 November, 2026.
9+ is our third regular point of entry into the school and we welcome a small number of new children into Year 5.
We will be accepting applications for potential September 2027 entry online from Monday 1 September to midday on Friday 13 November, 2026. Our 9+ Assessments will be on the following dates;
Thursday 7 January 2027
Friday 15 January 2027 (interviews by invitation only)
All parents will be contacted by email on Thursday 21 January with an acceptance deadline of midday on Thursday 28 January 2027 for those in receipt of an offer.
Sample papers
Sample papers for our 9+ entry point are available to download below:
English Comprehension | PDF | 70KB
English Creative Writing and Usage | PDF | 89KB
Maths | PDF | 144KB
Alleyn’s is a warm, encouraging and inclusive environment for learning, it feels like there’s a real focus on having fun with an array of extra-curricular activities, events and performances which my son absolutely loves. The school lunches are pretty good too!
- Year 4 parent
We ROCCK!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can always access our up-to-date Junior School Admissions Policy, Specific Learning Differences and Disability Policy, and Entrance Exam Concessions Access Policy, by visiting our
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page.
Alleyn’s Prospectus
Located in the heart of London
Holistic excellence for all
We welcome applications online one year before potential entry.
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