Private Schools in Southwark
There are 18 private schools in Southwark. Compare fees, rankings and open days.
Updated October 2026
- Schools
- 18
- Day fees
- £7,200–£32,118 / year
- Ages
- 0–19
By neighbourhood:Dulwich
Southwark has 18 independent schools: 11 taking primary-age pupils and 9 with a senior school or sixth form. 12 co-ed, 3 girls' and 3 boys'. 2 offer boarding. The median top day fee is £26,754 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 Southwark
By Houseroom Index score
Prep and senior schools
11 prep · 9 senior or sixth form · 3 girls', 3 boys', 12 co-ed
Top senior: Alleyn's School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College
Top prep: Herne Hill School, Imperial Oak School
Upcoming open days in Southwark
- James Allen's Girls' SchoolThu 8 Oct
- Dulwich CollegeSat 10 Oct
- Alleyn's SchoolWed 14 Oct
- James Allen's Junior SchoolWed 14 Oct
- Herne Hill SchoolThu 15 Oct
All 18 private schools in Southwark
Dulwich College
Dulwich, Southwark
Boys11–18Day & Boarding
Top 50Open day 10 Oct 2026
£31,986 – £32,118/yr
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Every private school in Southwark
All 18 independent schools in Southwark, A to Z, by stage.
Prep and junior schools (9)
- 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
- Herne Hill SchoolCo-ed · Ages 2–7 · Day
- Imperial Oak SchoolCo-ed · Ages 4–11 · Day
- James Allen's Junior SchoolGirls · Ages 4–11 · Day
- Little Jungle - School of Early ChildhoodCo-ed · Ages 0–5 · Day
- London Christian SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–11 · Day
- The VillaCo-ed · Ages 2–7 · Day
Senior schools and sixth forms (9)
- Alleyn's SchoolCo-ed · Ages 4–18 · Day
- Arco AcademyCo-ed · Ages 11–16 · Day
- Cavendish SchoolCo-ed · Ages 11–16 · Day
- Central School of BalletCo-ed · Ages 16–18 · 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
- Phoenix PlaceGirls · Ages 11–16 · Day
- Treasure House (London) CICCo-ed · Ages 14–19 · Day
Private schools in Southwark: common questions
- What are the best private schools in Southwark?
- The highest-scoring independent schools in Southwark on the Houseroom Index are Alleyn's School, Herne Hill School, James Allen's Girls' School, Dulwich College and Central School of Ballet. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- What is the best private secondary school in Southwark?
- Alleyn's School is the top-ranked independent secondary in Southwark on the Houseroom Index, followed by James Allen's Girls' School and Dulwich College.
- How much are private school fees in Southwark?
- Day fees in Southwark range from £7,200–£32,118 a year, with a median of £26,754. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
- How many private schools are there in Southwark?
- Houseroom lists 18 independent schools in Southwark: 11 taking primary-age pupils and 9 with a senior school or sixth form, including 3 girls' and 3 boys' schools.
- Are there boarding schools in Southwark?
- 2 of the independent schools in Southwark offer boarding (full, weekly or flexi).