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A curated directory of 24 selective schools across south London — independent and grammar. Filter by type, intake and borough, search by name or postcode, and select up to four to compare side by side. Key dates are typical guidance; always confirm with each school's admissions office.
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Independent · Boys · Dulwich, SE21
Dulwich College is a large independent boys' school in south-east London with day and boarding places. Around 70 boys join at 11+ each year by competitive examination, alongside intakes at 7+, 9+ and 13+. It offers means-tested bursaries.
BursariesEntry: 7+, 9+, 11+, 13+, 16+In-depth guideIndependent · Boys · Croydon, CR9
Trinity School is an independent day school for boys in Croydon, part of the Whitgift Foundation, with a co-educational sixth form. Entry is by examination at 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+, with successful candidates interviewed. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+In-depth guideIndependent · Boys · South Croydon, CR2
Whitgift School is an independent day school for boys in South Croydon, part of the Whitgift Foundation. Entry is by examination and interview at 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+, and all entrance-exam candidates are considered for academic scholarships. Generous means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+In-depth guideIndependent · Co-educational · Dulwich, SE22
Alleyn's School is a fully co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, part of the historic Dulwich Foundation. Around 100 places are offered at 11+ each year through a bespoke entrance examination, with strong competition. Means-tested bursaries are available at 11+ and 16+.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 13+, 16+Independent · Girls · Dulwich, SE22
James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) is an independent day school for girls in Dulwich and one of London's oldest girls' schools. 11+ entry combines the ISEB Common Pre-Test with a school 'Welcome Morning' involving an interview, creative writing and a group task. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 16+Independent · Boys · Wimbledon, SW19
King’s College School (KCS) is a leading independent day school for boys in Wimbledon, with a co-educational sixth form. 11+ entry is by examination in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, followed by interview for shortlisted candidates. Means-tested bursaries of up to 100% of fees are available.
BursariesEntry: 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+Independent · Co-educational · Catford, SE6
St Dunstan's College is a co-educational independent day school in Catford, south-east London. 11+ entry combines computer-based reasoning tests with written English and Maths papers, an observed taught lesson and an interview. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 13+, 16+Independent · Co-educational · Mottingham, SE9
Eltham College is a co-educational independent day school in Mottingham, south-east London, now fully co-educational throughout. 11+ entry is by the school’s own written and online tests in English and Maths, taken in a single sitting. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 13+, 16+Independent · Co-educational · Battersea, SW11
Emanuel School is a co-educational independent day school in Battersea, south-west London, set in a large parkland site. Entry is selective at 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+, with all candidates interviewed. Means-tested bursaries are available, including through the London Fee Assistance Consortium.
BursariesEntry: 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+Independent · Girls · Wimbledon, SW19
Wimbledon High School is an independent day school for girls in Wimbledon and part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). 11+ entry is by the school's own assessment and interview. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 16+Independent · Girls · Selsdon, CR2
Croydon High School is an independent day school for girls in Selsdon, South Croydon, and part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). 11+ entry uses an adaptive online assessment covering numeracy, problem-solving and vocabulary. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 16+Independent · Girls · Putney, SW15
Putney High School is an independent day school for girls in Putney, south-west London, and part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). 11+ entry is by an online assessment in Maths and English taken in the autumn of Year 6, followed by interview. Means-tested bursaries are available.
BursariesEntry: 11+, 16+
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