James Allen's Girls' School

School has a named Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSLs, with all staff receiving regular safeguarding training

“Any concerns about the safety or well-being of someone at our school should be raised with the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Rhona Muir or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) Anna Lipczynska, Faye Freeman, Tommy Foster, Kerri-Anne Bahth and Rhys Johnston.”

School emphasizes pastoral care as central, with staff knowing each pupil individually within a strong pastoral system

“Pastoral care is at the very heart of all that we do at JAGS. We are exceptionally proud of the strong, contemporary pastoral systems we have in place, and the care that each member of staff takes to ensure that they know each girl as an individual.”

Students can pursue bespoke academic interest areas through EPQ

“also have the opportunity to research bespoke areas of academic interest through their Extended Project Qualification”

Countless co-curricular opportunities including clubs, community action projects, productions and concerts

“There are countless co-curricular opportunities at JAGS Sixth Form, including extensive enrichment, and the Liberal Studies and co-educational programmes that we run with Dulwich College. Alongside this, the opportunity to run a club, get involved in one of many community action projects or take part in productions, concerts, teams and societies all add to the lively mix.”

Head's welcome message emphasizes ambition, academic excellence, holistic education, compassion and inclusivity as central to school ethos

“It is absolutely my belief that all girls should be given the opportunity to grow and flourish in an environment where there is no limit to their ambitions. At JAGS you will find a happy, diverse and dynamic community, rooted in academic excellence and fully committed to the breadth of a holistic education both in and out of the classroom. Compassion and commitment are central to our ethos, in this community that values individuality and inclusivity.”

School describes itself as a happy and inclusive community providing a nurturing environment

“These ingredients are key to our happy and inclusive community, providing a nurturing environment in which all pupils can thrive.”

JAGS is adding A Level Psychology to its Sixth Form subject offering from September 2024

“We are delighted to announce that from September 2024, we will be offering Psychology at A Level for the first time.”

JAGS welcomes Sixth Form applicants from outside the school who share its values

“We encourage Sixth Form applications from students who did not sit GCSEs at JAGS and who share our values and learning philosophy, and new girls are welcomed each autumn.”

Sixth Form Scholarship application deadline is 19 October 2026

“The deadline for Sixth Form Scholarships is 19 October 2026.”

Junior School registration has defined application windows and deadlines (e.g. September 2027 entry window opens September 2026, deadline early November).

“Registration for 4+ and 7+ Entry for September 2026 has now closed. Our application window for September 2027 entry will open in early September 2026 with a deadline of early November for all Junior School registrations.”

Leavers study a diverse range of subjects at top universities in the UK and abroad

“Our individualised programme of support means that leavers go on to study an extremely diverse and interesting range of subjects at top universities both here and abroad.”

Staff prepare students for university or other prestigious routes such as higher-level apprenticeships

“whether that be university in the UK or abroad, or other prestigious routes, such as higher-level apprenticeships.”

GCSE 2025 results: 48% of all results were Grade 9, 76% were Grade 8 or 9, and a third of students achieved straight Grade 8 or 9 results.

“48% of all results were Grade 9 - 76% of results were Grade 8 or 9 - A third of students achieved straight Grade 8 or 9 results”

JAGS achieved its highest ever GCSE results, with 57% Grade 9, 81% Grade 9/8, and 92% Grade 9/8/7 (equivalent to A*/A)

“57% of all results were Grade 9 - 81% of all results were Grade 9 or 8 - 92% of all results were Grade 9, 8 or 7 (equivalent to A\* or A)”