We are a co-educational day school in the heart of North London, welcoming children aged 2 to 18 across three purpose-designed campuses in Hampstead. Each site is dedicated to a specific phase of a child’s education, ensuring smooth and supported transitions throughout their school journey. As part of the Alleyn’s Schools Group, we draw on over 400 years of educational excellence, combining deep-rooted tradition with a forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning.
At the heart of our offer is a holistic education across our excellent academic offer, a full and varied co-curricular programme and proactive pastoral care. We live our ethos of ‘All We Can Be’, which supports our pupils to be kind, happy, inspired and, having ‘found their thing’, ready to lead and to make a positive difference in the world.
Alleyn's Hampstead Open Days
Our upcoming Open Mornings are:
Wednesday 12 November, 9.40am - Senior School Coffee Morning
Wednesday 12 November, 1.30 (Full) & 2.30pm - Junior School Netherhall Gardens Building Preview
Please reach out to our team via our enquiry form to stay in touch about future events, or arrange a call to learn more about our school community.
We look forward to welcoming you to Alleyn’s Hampstead to learn more about our vision and what an Alleyn’s education has to offer for ages 2–18.
We are proud that our school is a place where children love learning and strive to achieve academically in a well-rounded and inspiring curriculum, based on our school learning dispositions. There are opportunities for children to think and go beyond the traditional curriculum everyday through Aspiring Minds – our speaker and academic enrichment programme. This rich curriculum, from Mathematics to Photography, gives children the opportunity to combine the rigour of traditional subjects with the practical skills and tech confidence they will need for the modern world. Our own AiQ curriculum (Alleyn’s Intelligence Quotient) prepares our pupils for the future, building an agile understanding of tech along with the intellectual skills and ethical principles to use it in the right way.
If you’re looking for the epicentre of forward-thinking education, here it is – Tatler Schools Guide 2025
Outside the classroom, our children can ‘find their thing’ through a wide range of activities, from sport and the performing arts in our Bear pits to music from rock to classical, model UN and Dungeons & Dragon’s Club. Our ‘All In’ co-curricular programme is designed to promote respect, kindness, and empathy while inspiring a sense of wonder at the world of possibilities open to them – encouraging them to try anything and everything as they live the Alleyn’s motto, All We Can Be.
Alleyn’s Hampstead pupils learn and grow in a happy, nurturing environment, benefiting from the Alleyn’s Emotional Quotient (AEQ) – a pastoral programme designed to support proactive wellbeing. We take pride in being a school where children build relationships, develop a strong sense of belonging, and foster a deep sense of community, all within the framework of our ROCCK values (Respect, Opportunity, Courage, Curiosity, and Kindness), with the support and guidance of our highly qualified staff.
Follow Alleyn’s Hampstead
Reflecting on an incredible day at TEDxAlleyn’s School Youth 2025, where our Head of Nursery and Pre-Prep, Sarah Cartwright-Styles, took to the stage to deliver her talk, “From Classrooms to Operations Rooms.”
In her engaging speech, Sarah explored the unexpected connection between her two worlds - nurturing young learners and commanding submarines as a submarine controller in the Royal Navy Reserves. At first glance, classrooms and operations rooms may seem worlds apart, but as Sarah shared, both are grounded in the same truth:
👉 Leadership isn’t about control - it’s about trust, humility, and connection.
Through stories of kindness, teamwork, and calm leadership under pressure, Sarah highlighted how the values that shape great teachers are the same that define great leaders - in every environment.
Our Year 11 and 12 students were also there to experience the day, listening to a range of thought-provoking talks from both teachers and pupils, and leaving with new perspectives on leadership and learning. Thank you for having us @alleynsschool.
A memorable day of leadership, connection, and shared growth for everyone involved. 💙
The adventure starts here, at Alleyn’s Hampstead.
In the heart of Hampstead NW3, our co-educational day school welcomes students aged 2–18 into a vibrant community where curiosity is celebrated, confidence is nurtured and learning comes to life. As part of the Alleyn’s Schools Group, we offer innovative teaching, an inspiring curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and a diverse co-curricular programme - creating an environment where every student can truly thrive.
🗓️ Applications for September 2026 entry are now open.
⏳Submit your application by Friday 14 November for 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+ entry.
Discover our school community where every child is inspired to be all they can be.
🔗 Apply today via the link in our bio.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to step inside our school on a busy Open Morning? Last Friday and Saturday, families got the full experience. Exploring classrooms with guided tours, seeing learning in action and hearing about our educational offering. Naturally, questions came thick and fast, and our wonderful team was on hand to answer every single one, sharing insight into what makes our school unique.
It wasn’t just about tours and talks - it was about curiosity, discovery, and connection. Our visitors caught a glimpse of the community we’re continuing to build and the exciting journey ahead. A huge thank you to all the families who joined us, it was a pleasure to welcome you to our school as we continue our exciting transition to becoming Alleyn’s Hampstead.
Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it - you can join us for a private tour by contacting our Admissions team via the link in our bio. 💙
#alleynshampstead #openmorning #allwecanbe #wearecognita
A strong start to the year from our Sixth Formers!
We caught up with some of our students to hear how their first few weeks have been, and it’s safe to say they’ve made a fantastic start.
From exploring new topics in English Literature to tackling challenging Physics problems and engaging in Economics debates, they’re already showing focus and drive. They’re settling into Sixth Form life with confidence - finding their rhythm, connecting with classmates, and pushing themselves to reach new goals.
Our Sixth Form offers the space, support, and opportunities to prepare students for whatever comes next, whether that’s university or life beyond the classroom.
Take a look at what some of them had to say. 👉
#alleynshampstead #sixthform #sixthformlife #voiceofthestudents #studentexperiences #learningjourney #allwecanbe #wearecognita
The Alleyn’s Schools Group
Alleyn’s Hampstead is the second of the Alleyn’s Partner Schools and opens in Hampstead in September 2026. You can find out more about our mother school, Alleyn’s School in Dulwich – South London’s leading co-educational school – and our preparatory school, Alleyn’s Regent’s Park, for children aged 4–11, through the links below.
An Alleyn's education
An Alleyn’s education inspires and enriches, rooted in our aim to instil a lifelong love of learning in all pupils.
Admissions
At Alleyn's Hampstead we aim to inspire, educate and protect our children. We help them to learn, grow and thrive on their journey to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom.
