Alleyn School

[anatwins]

Hi i am considering Alleyn school for my twins (boy & girl) and would like to hear any coments from existing parents. We are considering starting them at 4+. I am not english and like very much the idea of them being in the same school until they re 18 as it is similar to what i had.

many thanks

[enjoy]

Hi

I think Alleyn's is a great school - the problem is to get the kids in.

They offer a very limited amount of spaces (lets say: 20 places and 200 applications).

But it is worth trying it, we are not in yet, but be would love too.

enjoy

[Sqiggles]

They have 16 places at 4+ - 8 boys and 8 girls. It is therefore on the basis of places against numbr of applications just about the most difficult school to get into at 4+. Otherwise you try again at 7+ or at 11. I think it is much easier to get in at 11. They may also sometimes get occasional places, but that is less likely with twins?

If you are looking for (private) alternatives, Herne Hill School is lovely, although they only take them until 7. Otherwise the mixed options are limited - Rosemead and Oakfields?

[legalbeagle]

Dulwich College nursery is mixed to age 7 as well though I suspect equally difficult to get into.

[anatwins]

many thanks for replying. i am aware of the difficulties but is there any parent with children there? i would like to hear the insights of the school...from the parents points of view