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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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Senior School 11+
Alleyn’s School
Senior School 11+
At Alleyn’s we aim to make the whole process as friendly, smooth and clear as possible. Our Admissions team guides families through each step - from initial interest, visiting, registration and assessment, to confirmation of the outcome.
Alleyn's Senior School
We understand that starting a new school can be both an exciting and a nerve-wracking time. Here at Alleyn’s, we have a strong pastoral care system and hold various induction events and activities so you can make new friends and get to know the school’s routines, helping you to quickly settle in and thrive.
Joining Alleyn's
We are no longer accepting applications for 11+ 2026 entry.  Registration for 2027 entry will open on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Our Admissions team is here to guide you through the application process from visiting the School, to registration, to assessments and interviews, through to confirmation of the outcome. If you have any questions about the process please email our 11+ registrar at
[email protected]
During the assessment phases we gain an understanding of the whole child, so whilst there is a strong focus on academic ability and potential, we also want to understand what each individual will be able to take from the co-curricular life of the School. We offer around 150 places, with two thirds of these new children joining from a wide spread of state and independent schools, and the remaining children joining from Alleyn's Junior School.
Read about our 11+ scholarships
Read about our bursaries
The ISEB Common Pre-test does not form part of the 11+ process at Alleyn's.
Instead, and with the exception of candidates based overseas, all candidates will attend Alleyn’s in early January for written assessments in Reasoning, English and Maths.
Those children whose assessment results and school report demonstrate that they will flourish both inside and outside of the classroom at Alleyn’s will be invited to attend a group activity and one-to-one interview.
Our aim is for our entrance assessments to allow children to demonstrate what they are capable of and, above all, to offer an enjoyable and rewarding experience to all candidates.
We understand that parents, children and their teachers may have some questions about our 11+ process. We assure everyone that all efforts will be made to ensure that the overall assessment process will be conducted with the utmost care and consideration.
Registration period opens
Tuesday 1 September 2026
11+ Open Afternoon
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Experience Alleyn's Taster Afternoon
Friday 2 October 2026
11+ & 16+ Open Morning
Saturday 3 October 2026
Music Department Open Day for potential 11+ Music Scholars
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Registration period closes
Friday 13 November 2026 at midday
Girls' Sports Scholarship Assessment Day
Monday 30 November 2026
Boys' Sports Scholarship Assessment Day
Monday 7 December 2026
Art Scholarship: submission of digital portfolio
Monday 4 January 2027
Design & Technology Scholarship: submission of written work
Monday 4 January 2027
Entrance Examinations
Friday 8 January 2027
Entrance Examinations for overseas candidates
Thursday 7 January 2027
Music Scholarship Auditions
Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 January 2027
Interview and small group activity for selected candidates
Saturday 23 January 2027
Design & Technology Scholarship: workshop for selected candidates
Week commencing 25 January 2027
Drama Scholarship: workshop for selected candidates
Week commencing 25 January 2027
Art Scholarship: workshop for selected candidates
Week commencing 25 January 2027
Sports Scholarship assessment day II for selected candidates
Week commencing 25 January 2027
Workshops for selected Academic Scholarship candidates
Friday 29 January 2027
11+ English Sample Paper | PDF | 173KB
11+ Maths Sample Paper 1 | PDF | 279KB
11+ Maths Sample Paper 2 | PDF | 300KB
11+Entry Exam Syllabus & Reasoning Samples | PDF | 208KB
There's always something for everyone and if there isn't something you want to do, you just make it
Frequently Asked Questions
You can register your child for 11+ entry when they commence Year 6. The registration period will open on Monday 7 September 2026 for 2027 entry. We do not accept early applications and everyone who is registered is invited to sit the entrance examinations.
Complete registration forms and registration fees must be submitted to the Registrar before the registration deadline: Friday 13 November 2026 at midday. Registration forms submitted after the registration deadline, for whatever reason, will not be accepted.
Yes. You can apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of your child’s school fees. This financial assistance is means-tested and, depending on your circumstances, may cover the full cost of the fees.
Once you have submitted your child’s registration form we will send you a special Bursary Application Form for you to complete and return. This will provide us with important information about your family’s financial situation, which will be assessed by the School Bursar. Financial assistance is also known as an Academic Bursary.
Visit our
Help With Fees
page for comprehensive information about registration fees, what to do if you’re unable to pay them, whether your child may still be offered a place, and much more.
All candidates are expected to sit the entrance examinations on the published date and it is not possible to offer alternative arrangements. Please inform the Registrar of any examination clashes.
Candidates who are living abroad at the time of the entrance assessments may sit the assessments at another approved test centre by prior arrangement (please note this is usually only applicable to overseas applicants).
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