Independent school · Southwark
Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Ages 2–16
- Boys
- Boarding
- £7,175–£13,385/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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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
Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 2–16
- Pupils
- 808
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 02087665500
- Address
- 38–42 Alleyn Park, London, SE21 7AA
- Website
- dulwichprepsenior.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.