Private Schools in Dulwich
There are 9 private schools in Dulwich. Compare fees, rankings and open days.
Updated November 2026
- Schools
- 9
- Day fees
- £7,200–£32,118 / year
- Ages
- 0–18
Dulwich has 9 independent schools: 7 taking primary-age pupils and 4 with a senior school or sixth form. 4 co-ed, 2 girls' and 3 boys'. 2 offer boarding. The median top day fee is £27,000 a year, close to the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is Alleyn's School.
Best-ranked private schools in Dulwich
By Houseroom Index score
Prep and senior schools
7 prep · 4 senior or sixth form · 2 girls', 3 boys', 4 co-ed
Top senior: Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College
Top prep: Rosemead Preparatory School
Upcoming open days in Dulwich
- Alleyn's SchoolFri 13 Nov
- James Allen's Girls' SchoolTue 17 Nov
- Dulwich College: The Junior SchoolWed 18 Nov
- DUCKS Kindergarten and Infants' SchoolSat 21 Nov
- James Allen's Junior SchoolMon 18 Jan
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Every private school in Dulwich
All 9 independent schools in Dulwich, A to Z, by stage.
Prep and junior schools (5)
- Alleyn's Junior SchoolCo-ed · Ages 4–11 · Day
- DUCKS Kindergarten and Infants' SchoolCo-ed · Ages 0–7 · Day
- Dulwich College: The Junior SchoolBoys · Ages 7–11 · Day
- James Allen's Junior SchoolGirls · Ages 4–11 · Day
- Rosemead Preparatory SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–11 · Day
Senior schools and sixth forms (4)
- Alleyn's SchoolCo-ed · Ages 4–18 · Day
- Dulwich CollegeBoys · Ages 11–18 · Day & boarding
- Dulwich Prep & SeniorBoys · Ages 2–16 · Day & boarding
- James Allen's Girls' SchoolGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
Private schools in Dulwich: common questions
- What are the best private schools in Dulwich?
- The highest-scoring independent schools in Dulwich on the Houseroom Index are Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College, Rosemead Preparatory School and Dulwich Prep & Senior. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- What is the best private secondary school in Dulwich?
- Alleyn's School is the top-ranked independent secondary in Dulwich on the Houseroom Index, followed by James Allen's Girls' School and Dulwich College.
- How much are private school fees in Dulwich?
- Day fees in Dulwich range from £7,200–£32,118 a year, with a median of £27,000. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
- How many private schools are there in Dulwich?
- Houseroom lists 9 independent schools in Dulwich: 7 taking primary-age pupils and 4 with a senior school or sixth form, including 2 girls' and 3 boys' schools.
- Are there boarding schools in Dulwich?
- 2 of the independent schools in Dulwich offer boarding (full, weekly or flexi).



