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James Allen's Girls' School vs Westminster School

James Allen's Girls' School is a girls' day school in East Dulwich, Southwark (ages 11–18); Westminster School is a co-ed boarding school in Westminster (ages 13–18). Day fees reach £30,438 a year at James Allen's Girls' School against £46,353 at Westminster School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 78% and 87%.

FieldJames Allen's Girls' SchoolEast Dulwich, SouthwarkWestminster SchoolWestminster
Houseroom Index85.52/100 (#71)92.01/100 (#4)
Day fees / yr£30,438£46,353
Boarding fees / yr—£65,976
GCSE 9–7 %76%97%
A-level A*–A %78%87%
Oxbridge offers25 offers (16.7%)72 offers (36.7%)
Ages11–1813–18
GenderGirlsCo-ed
Day / boardingDay onlyBoarding
Pupils1,223780
LocationEast Dulwich, SouthwarkWestminster
Next open day10 Oct 20267 Nov 2026
Registration deadline19 Oct 2026—

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James Allen's Girls' School vs Westminster School: common questions

Which is more expensive, James Allen's Girls' School or Westminster School?
Westminster School has the higher published day fees, up to £46,353 a year against up to £30,438 at James Allen's Girls' School.
Which has better results, James Allen's Girls' School or Westminster School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Westminster School recorded the stronger A-level results: 87% of grades at A*–A against 78% at James Allen's Girls' School.
Can I apply to both James Allen's Girls' School and Westminster 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.