Following inspections of both the senior and the Prep School in November 2008 by the Ofsted-accredited Independent Schools Inspectorate,the Inspectors highly commended both areas of the School for enabling pupils to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives; highlighting the excellent start to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, through to “the rich education experience” enjoyed by all pupils in the School to develop them into “personable, caring and engaging individuals.“

The team of ten Inspectors recognised the great strengths of the whole School, in particular the teachers' commitment and high expectations for their pupils, the outstanding pastoral care, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the pupils. The School was also praised for its outstanding links with parents and the wider community. The Prep School was found to fulfil its aims outstandingly well to inspire a love of learning and motivation to help pupils achieve the good academic standards which are being attained.

The Head of the Prep School, Mr Jason Whiskerd expressed his delight with the findings of the report: “Parents and pupils should be very happy to know that children here are receiving the best possible start to developing their abilities and talents over a wide spectrum.”

Mr James Fowler, Headmaster at Aldenham added: “Following two earlier ‘Outstanding' Ofsted Inspections in 2008, one for Boarding and one for all areas of education in the Foundation Stage, I am delighted that this excellent ISI report confirms that the School has made significant progress since the last Inspection in 2002. It is very reassuring that the Inspection found that the committed and supportive teaching at Aldenham is of high quality which encourages pupils to develop all their talents and abilities to the full. The inspectors understood and warmly supported the ethos and approach of the School.”

Click here to view a copy of the Prep School Report.

Click here to view a copy of the senior School Report.