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Dulwich Prep & Senior
Independent school · Southwark
| Address | 38-42 Alleyn Park, London, SE21 7AA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–16 |
| Pupils | 808 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 02087665500 |
| Website | https://www.dulwichprepsenior.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 11 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Fri 8 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027, Fri 9 Jul 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates only (26 Oct-6 Nov, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun); halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Two-week autumn half term. Term ends at 12.00-12.30 depending on year group. 1 Sep is new-staff training only. Bank holiday Mon 3 May. Year 8 Graduation Fri 2 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fledglings, Nursery (VAT Exempt) | £6,165.00 |
| Reception | £7,175.00 |
| Years 1 and 2 | £8,185.00 |
| Year 3 | £9,015.00 |
| Year 4 | £9,190.00 |
| Years 5 to 10 | £10,085.00 |
| Year 3 combined day and weekly boarding (whole term) | £12,315.00 |
| Year 4 combined day and weekly boarding (whole term) | £12,490.00 |
| Years 5 to 8 combined day and weekly boarding (whole term) | £13,385.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £1,850.00
Termly fees effective 1 September 2026, including VAT (Nursery VAT exempt); include lunches. Registration fee £180 UK-based, £250 overseas (incl. VAT). Deposit £1,850 for the Prep School, £3,500 for the Senior School. Flexi-boarding £75 per night; weekly boarding (Mon-Fri) £270. No Year 11 fee line shown in the text.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 3+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+
Co-educational Fledglings (age 2) and Nursery; boys-only from Reception to Year 11. Register by the deadline; the school asks for the latest report and a reference. Younger children attend a familiarisation visit and assessment; older boys spend half a day with reasoning tests, English and Maths work, team tasks and an informal interview.
- Nursery/Reception: familiarisation visit and assessment
- Years 1-2: small-group reading, Maths and writing
- Year 3-4: English and Maths papers, computer-based verbal and non-verbal reasoning, informal chat
- Years 5-11: verbal, non-verbal and quantitative reasoning, written English and Maths, team tasks, informal interview
Registration deadline: Fri 30 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Schools' coach network (stops not grouped by route in text) | Purley, West Wickham, Bickley, Chislehurst, Bromley, Shortlands, Sydenham, Lee, Catford, Hither Green, Beckenham, Anerley, Crystal Palace, Streatham, Wimbledon, Southfields, Parsons Green |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.