Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea, Essex · SS3 0PW
Alleyn Court is a non-selective, day-only preparatory school in Southend-on-Sea serving pupils aged 2–11 across nursery, pre-prep, and prep sections. The school emphasises nurturing happy, curious learners within a 16-acre semi-rural campus, balancing academic rigour with pastoral care around three core values: Curiosity, Courage, and Compassion. It has established a strong track record for 11+ success, placing pupils into selective grammar and independent senior schools across Essex and beyond.
- →Consistently high 11+ grammar school and selective senior school entry rates despite non-selective admissions
- →Semi-rural 16-acre campus offering outdoor learning and space, rare for Essex prep schools
- →Personalised, focused teaching with individual child known and celebrated within smaller cohorts
Who thrives here
Curious, resilient learners who thrive in a nurturing but academically focused environment; families seeking a day school with strong pastoral foundations and proven pathways to selective secondary education.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Wakering Road, Great Wakering
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
SS3 0PW
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Alleyn Court Preparatory School?
Day fees at Alleyn Court Preparatory School are approximately £19,757 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Alleyn Court Preparatory School?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Alleyn Court Preparatory School a boarding school?
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is a day school in Southend-on-Sea and does not offer boarding.
What is Alleyn Court Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Alleyn Court Preparatory School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional 11+ outcomes and grammar school entry rates despite non-selective admissions
✓Joyful, nurturing atmosphere where children feel known and celebrated
✓Semi-rural campus setting fostering outdoor learning and exploration
✓Personalised teaching approach and specialist subject teachers from Year 3
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; prospective parents may prefer established Ofsted track record
!Day-only provision with limited wraparound care may not suit working families requiring extended hours