Private schools - Alleyn?s and Dulwich College

[mrsK]

We have been thinking about this question lately, and when I typed ?are priv? and google guessed that I was going to type ?are private schools worth it?

We are talking about ?7000 a term for a day school, 3 times a year, plus all the extras. This is much more expensive than what I expected, as I went to a boarding school myself many years ago and at that time it was around ?4000 per term and that includes accommodation and meals. It?s scary how it?s increased over the years!

Would love to hear people?s views on Alleyn?s and Dulwich College Junior School. What are their class sizes and do your children / your friends? children like it there?

I also know that it?s difficult to get a place. Anyone has any idea how many people do they take at the various entry points 7+ / 9+ / 11+ / 13+? (Already missed the boat for the 4+ entry...) Which intake is relatively less competitive?

Many thanks in advance.