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James Allen's Girls' School vs Putney High School

James Allen's Girls' School is a girls' day school in East Dulwich, Southwark (ages 11–18); Putney High School is a girls' day school in Putney, Wandsworth (ages 3–18). Day fees reach £30,438 a year at James Allen's Girls' School against £30,456 at Putney High School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 78% and 79%.

FieldJames Allen's Girls' SchoolEast Dulwich, SouthwarkPutney High SchoolPutney, Wandsworth
Houseroom Index85.52/100 (#71)86.62/100 (#21)
Day fees / yr£30,438£25,227 – £30,456
GCSE 9–7 %76%92%
A-level A*–A %78%79%
Oxbridge offers25 offers (16.7%)13 offers (13.8%)
Ages11–183–18
GenderGirlsGirls
Day / boardingDay onlyDay only
Pupils1,2231,058
LocationEast Dulwich, SouthwarkPutney, Wandsworth
Next open day10 Oct 20269 Oct 2026
Registration deadline19 Oct 202616 Oct 2026

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

James Allen's Girls' School vs Putney High School: common questions

Which is more expensive, James Allen's Girls' School or Putney High School?
Putney High School has the higher published day fees, up to £30,456 a year against up to £30,438 at James Allen's Girls' School.
Which has better results, James Allen's Girls' School or Putney High School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Putney High School recorded the stronger A-level results: 79% of grades at A*–A against 78% at James Allen's Girls' School.
Can I apply to both James Allen's Girls' School and Putney High School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.