Aldwickbury School

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.

Key facts about Aldwickbury School

  • 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 350 pupils aged from 4 to 13 years.
  • Aldwickbury School is located at Harpenden in Hertfordshire.

Why choose 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 boy is nurtured and encouraged to try their best, embrace challenge, be themselves and most importantly; be kind. Our ethos encourages the boys 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 boys 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 boys 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 boys 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 boys to leave at 13 as 'good people' ready for the next stage of their education and for the challenges of the wider world.'

What makes Aldwickbury School different?

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Head, Governance and Inspections

When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school. Find out more about how to read an inspection report, the role of the Head (and whether you need to like him or her!), the school's pastoral care provision, looking at what is taught through the curriculum and assessing the extracurricular opportunities on offer.

Head

Paul Symes became Headmaster of Aldwickbury School in September 2021.

Paul Symes is Headmaster of Aldwickbury School.

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.

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.

Aldwickbury School Open Days

Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
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Whole School Open Morning

Visit Aldwickbury on an ordinary school morning to see the boys at work, tour the school and meet the Headmaster and staff. The event starts at 9.15am and runs until 11.30am.

More about Aldwickbury School

Aldwickbury School location map

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

Boys & Girls, 4-13 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Aldwickbury School website.

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