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Alleyn’s School 
10% of our Senior School pupils receive means-tested bursaries to enable them to flourish here, regardless of their background or financial circumstances.
In September 2024 we welcomed 24 new bursary recipients to Alleyn's. In total there are 117 pupils currently in receipt of a significant bursary, and we enjoy supporting every one of them to flourish.
Behind the numbers are young individuals who are 'finding their thing', thriving and expressing themselves through sport, Duke of Edinburgh, music and drama, in the classroom and elsewhere.
They are girls and boys who come from all backgrounds, including children from Ukraine and through our relationships with The Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation.
Just like all our pupils, our bursary recipients are encouraged to own their voices, to try new things and to use their talents to give back to the School and the world around them. They develop into kind, curious and well-rounded young people who work hard and achieve impressive outcomes.
This Summer, the 14 students in the Class of 2024 who were receiving help with fees attained excellent A level results, with the majority securing places at their first-choice university.
Everyone is welcome at Alleyn's. We hope you will consider applying for a bursary to join us.
"I was fortunate enough to be awarded a 100% bursary to attend Alleyn's. Studying at Alleyn's meant joining a life-long community of high-achieving, creative and compassionate intellectuals. This exposure set me up for a career as a doctor and as a traditionally published author."
Beatrice (Roper's 2005)
Alleyn's offers its means-tested bursaries as part of the standard annual admissions process for pupils applying to join in Years 7 and 12.
The means-assessment is rigorous and fair. We ask families to provide detailed financial information during the admissions process, for review by our friendly and experienced Bursary team.
An important part of the means-assessment process involves our Chief Financial Officer, Claire Morgan, and a member of her team meeting bursary applicants at their homes or at the School.
This ensures that families can find out more, in person, about how we help and support bursary recipients in their move to Alleyn's and throughout their time here.
In the academic year 2024/25, 117 pupils at Alleyn's are receiving means-tested bursaries. 70 of those are fully funded meaning that families do not pay anything towards the fees. The average means-tested funding is currently for 94% of the fees.
Where we offer fully funded places, we will also provide support for uniforms, travel to school, lunches, IT devices, school trips and other co-curricular activities so that pupils can completely and confidently immerse themselves in the Alleyn's experience.
"Alleyn's provided me with my first cultural immersion experience abroad. Thanks to my bursary I was able to go on the Spain trip and stay with a host family, attend Spanish lessons and partake in many cultural activities...this awakened a real wanderlust within me."
Josanne (Tyson's 2020)
We strive to support bursaries at Alleyn's through the philanthropy of our community and appreciate the generous regular and single gifts we receive from alumni, parents and staff.
We are continually fundraising to increase the number of bursaries that we can provide.
We are also grateful to The Dulwich Estate and to The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, both of whom play significant and long-lasting roles in supporting our bursary programme.
