Aldwickbury School

Boys & Girls, 4-13
Day & Boarding
Hertfordshire

"Aldwickbury School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 4 to 13 in Harpenden in Hertfordshire. The school has announced it will be moving to coeducation from September 2025, welcoming girls into the Pre-Prep. Girls will then progress through the school year by year, with the school being fully coeducational by September 2031."

  • Aldwickbury School is a pre-prep and prep school for boys (and girls from 2025), offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 370 pupils aged from 4 to 13 years.
  • Aldwickbury School is located at Harpenden in Hertfordshire.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 4-13
Type
Pre-Prep & Prep
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
370 pupils
Aldwickbury School

Paul Symes became Headmaster of Aldwickbury School in September 2021.

Paul Symes is Headmaster of Aldwickbury School.

Ethos of Aldwickbury School

Headmaster Paul Symes says: 'At the heart of the Aldwickbury community lies our belief that pastoral care should form the bedrock for academic success. Every child is nurtured and encouraged to try their best, embrace challenge, be themselves and most importantly; be kind. Our ethos encourages the children to have high aspirations and helps them to confidently make the transition to a wide range of senior schools.'

'We aim to equip all the children with the skills to be happy and confident, build relationships with their peers and staff and develop strategies for coping with the challenges life presents.'

'The breadth of opportunities on offer at Aldwickbury is something we are incredibly proud of. The children are challenged and engaged academically but also benefit from a wide-ranging co-curricular programme making full use of our extensive grounds and facilities. The school offers children of all abilities a myriad of exciting opportunities to develop their confidence and unearth their talents and ignite their passion in the arts, STEM, on stage, in music and on the sports field. '

'The journey through the school prepares the children to leave at 13 as 'good people' ready for the next stage of their education and for the challenges of the wider world.'

Source: Aldwickbury School
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Visiting Aldwickbury

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Aldwickbury School.

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Aldwickbury Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

Aldwickbury School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

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Aldwickbury Admissions

To find out more about Aldwickbury School, contact the Admissions team at the school.

Aldwickbury School location map
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Aldwickbury School
Wheathampstead Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1AE.

Boys & Girls, 4-13 · Day & Boarding

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