December 2025
James Allen's Girls' School featured in The Sunday Times’ Parent Power 2025 rankings as a top UK girls’ school.
All-through school
James Allen's Girls' School
JAGS is a dynamic school community, nurturing self-assured and considerate individuals who thrive here.
Day fees
£30,438
Entry
School Exam + ReasoningSelective
Next deadline
Mon 19 Oct 202616+ registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Mrs Alex Hutchinson
Mrs
Gender
Girls
Pupils
1,223
Location
East Dulwich, Southwark
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
11 to 18
Founded
1741
Entry points
3+, 11+, 13+, 16+
Nearest station
Denmark Hill (rail)
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Art, Music, Sport +1
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A-level A*–A
78%
2025
GCSE 9–7
76%
2025
Overview
About James Allen's Girls' School
JAGS is a community of empowered individuals with a shared voice. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and equity to ensure that JAGS is a welcoming environment for absolutely everyone. The school offers a holistic education rooted in academic excellence and breadth both in and out of the classroom.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent girls all-through school in Southwark for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
September 2027 entryRegistration openCloses 10 Nov 2026
- Oct19Open dayNext
- Apr22Registration opensPassed
- Nov10Registration closes
- Jan7Assessment
- Feb5Offers
Not yet published: bursary deadline, interview, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Open DayNext week
Open Day6 weeks away
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£30,438per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £30,438VAT TBC7 years: £252,408
vs London avg (£24,000)27% above
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Oldest independent girls' school in London (1741)
Joint Liberal Studies and co-ed enrichment programme with Dulwich College
Strong STEM tradition praised by Tatler
Award-winning theatre programme producing stars of stage and screen
Two on-site counsellors and dedicated SEND base
Highly diverse and socially conscious South London community
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
Fitness Studio WorkoutsCross CountryHockeyRock ClimbingBadmintonSpinningNetballAthleticsSwimmingTennisYogaFootballCricketGym and Fitness
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Squash
music
Gospel ChoirChoirsOrchestrasMusic EnsemblesIndividual Music LessonsOrchestraWind Band
drama
Drama and TheatreCostume ClubDrama Society
academic club
Modern Foreign Language Societies (MFL)Physics SocietyJunior Medical SocietyCo-educational Enrichment ProgrammeRoboticsDebatingSkills for Life ProgrammeSixth Form SocietiesRobotics ClubTheory and Aural ClubsSouthwark Schools’ Learning Partnership (SSLP)Medical SocietyArt Appreciation Society
service
Charity Fundraising and EventsSaturday School Literacy SchemeCommunity Charity EventsMentorship Scheme
other
House CompetitionsWell-being ArtHouse SystemArt ClubJAGS Parents’ Association Activities
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Playing FieldsClimbing WallCycleFit StudioGroup Exercise StudiosSquash CourtSports CentreAstroAstroTurf Pitch25m Swimming PoolTennis CourtsFloodlit All-Weather Synthetic Sports PitchSwimming PoolAstro Pitch
arts
Community Music CentreArt RoomsVaughan Williams AuditoriumArt DepartmentPrissian Theatre
academic
Design & Technology RoomsHolst HallLibraryDesign & Technology WorkshopsPrep SchoolPre-PrepPre-Prep BuildingScience LaboratoriesDesign & Technology DepartmentSixth Form CentreOutdoor LibraryLanguage LabsBotany GardensPrep School Building
wellbeing
Sensory Garden
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes
2025 A Level: 78% A*/A and 93% A*-B — JAGS's strongest set of results to date.
78%
A-level A*–A
76%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
15%
to Oxbridge (2025)
79%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 107 | 94 | 94 | 97 | 92 |
| Oxbridge | 16 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Russell Group | 85 | 79 | 79 | 64 | 81 |
| US Ivy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Medicine | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
Top universities (2025)
Edinburgh13
Oxford10
Durham7
Newcastle7
Cambridge6
Imperial College London6
UCL6
Bath5
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA-Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
September 2025
James Allen’s Girls’ School was named a finalist in the Independent School of the Year for Contribution to Social Mobility category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025.
August 2025
James Allen's Girls' School reported 76% A*/A and 93% A*/B at A Level, with a fifth of students achieving three or more A* grades and seven pupils earning straight A* in four subjects.
In the press
- Parent Power 2025: JAGS Recognised Among Top UK Girls’ Schools
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Sally Hawkins (actress, Golden Globe winner)Charlotte Ritchie (actress, Ghosts/Call the Midwife)Daisy Haggard (actress, Back to Life)Anita Anand (broadcaster/historian)Maxine Peake (actress)Jacqueline Wilson (briefly attended)
Recommended next step
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Community
House system
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Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
CounsellingTutor system
Pastoral care sits at the centre of JAGS, with form tutors, Heads of Year, two on-site counsellors and a dedicated wellbeing programme. A SEND base offers a calm, zoned drop-in space with an acoustic booth for sensory regulation.
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 3 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
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Governance
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is James Allen's Girls' School best for?+
James Allen's Girls' School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
How much are the fees at James Allen's Girls' School?+
Day fees at James Allen's Girls' School are £10,146 a term in 2026-27 (£30,438 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at James Allen's Girls' School?+
The next open day at James Allen's Girls' School is on 10 October 2026. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
James Allen's Girls' School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does James Allen's Girls' School support SEND?+
James Allen's Girls' School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does James Allen's Girls' School take?+
James Allen's Girls' School takes pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is James Allen's Girls' School a day or boarding school?+
James Allen's Girls' School is a day school.
Is James Allen's Girls' School co-educational or single-sex?+
James Allen's Girls' School is a girls' school.
Where is James Allen's Girls' School?+
James Allen's Girls' School is in Southwark, SE22 8TE.
How do I contact admissions at James Allen's Girls' School?+
Contact James Allen's Girls' School by email at admissions@jags.org.uk or phone on 02086931181.
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