Oakfield Preparatory School
· SE21 8HP
Pupils
298
Day fees
£19k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Oakfield is the junior preparatory school of Alleyn's School, a leading co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, London. It serves pupils from age 3 through to Year 6 (age 11), feeding into Alleyn's senior school. The school is part of the broader Alleyn's Schools Group, which benefits from institutional heritage, strong facilities, and a commitment to breadth across academics, co-curricular life, and pastoral care. As a relatively recent addition to the Alleyn's family (now under Alleyn's governance), Oakfield offers contemporary prep school practice with access to Alleyn's established senior facilities and networks.
- →Direct pathway to Alleyn's senior school, a well-regarded South London independent with strong academic and co-curricular reputation
- →Access to Alleyn's extensive facilities including sports halls, pools, performing arts spaces, and outdoor grounds
- →Coeducational from age 3, encouraging confident mixed-gender peer relationships from Foundation stage
- →Located in affluent Dulwich, a leafy, family-friendly suburb with easy transport links to central London
Who thrives here
Families seeking a structured, academically solid prep education with seamless progression to Alleyn's senior school; pupils who benefit from smaller class sizes in early years and a scaffold towards the more rigorous senior environment; families valuing breadth and co-curricular choice in a well-resourced setting.
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Contact & visit
125-128 Thurlow Park Road, London
SE21 8HP
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Oakfield Preparatory School?
Day fees at Oakfield Preparatory School are approximately £19,320 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Oakfield Preparatory School?
Oakfield 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 Oakfield Preparatory School a boarding school?
Oakfield Preparatory School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and child-focused ethos; form tutors know pupils well.
✓Excellent facilities and co-curricular breadth—pupils thrive in sports, music, and drama.
✓Seamless progression pathway into Alleyn's senior school; families appreciate continuity.
✓Nurturing approach to early years; confident transitions from Nursery into primary.
✓Good teacher stability and professional development visible in classroom practice.
Common concerns
!School is relatively new as a standalone entity; not yet Ofsted-inspected, so track record is limited.
!Day-only provision means no flexibility for working parents needing extended care.
!Limited information on fee transparency and bursary generosity compared to some peer prep schools.
!Smaller pupil numbers (298) may offer fewer critical mass of peers in some year groups.