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Malcolm Gladwell has written a great deal about the 10,000 hour rule. He calculates that for someone to excel at something, whether it be sport, music or computer programming, they need to have had around 10,000 hours practising. In this time, a career can be shaped, a reputation made or a gold medal won.
It is extraordinary to think that 10,000 hours is roughly the same amount of time a UK school child spends in their Senior School between the ages of 11 and 18 (more for a boarder).
In that time, their whole life can be shaped. And it can never be repeated. We hope that you will take the time to consider such an important decision really carefully, and trust that you will visit Aldenham to find out whether we we are the right environment for your child to spend such a crucial amount time in their formative years.
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COMMUNITY & LEARNING
What Makes Us Unique?
All Round Education
Here we remember that achievement is an individual matter, be it entry to an Oxbridge college, a sporting or cultural goal or perhaps simply growing up into a well-balanced individual (or a combination of these!).
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Boarding and Day
We aim, through emphasis on the pastoral care of individuals, to ensure that each pupil reaches his/her potential academically, socially and in the many cultural, musical and sporting activities available.
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Excellence
Aldenham is known for nurturing and celebrating excellence. Alongside pupils who play for professional football clubs are pupils performing at the highest levels in music, drama and art. Aldenham teams are successful in academic competitions too.
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House Music
Our House Music Competition is perhaps the most eagerly anticipated event of the Year!
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Featured News
Revisit this section to see some of the latest news and updates from the Aldenham Community.
Co-curricular
CCF – AEF Cadet Flying
26th September
On Wednesday 4 air cadets from Aldenham School went flying at RAF Benson as part of their training. Cadets got…
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General News
Sixth Form Information Evening
25th September
A huge thank You to everyone who joined us for last night’s Sixth Form Information Evening at Aldenham — what…
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Academic
Biology Club Update:
22nd September
Students have been hands-on caring for our reef aquarium, bearded dragon, and terrapins—plus prepping for a challenging cauliflower cloning experiment!…
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Trips
Art Trip
19th September
Year 10 Art students visited the Henry Moore Foundation in Hertfordshire to kick off their GCSE Natural Forms project. They…
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Academic
GCSE Results 2025
21st August
We are celebrating another very strong year of GCSE results at Aldenham, with over a quarter of our grades at…
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Academic
A Level Results 2025
14th August
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Year 13 leavers today. With over half securing A* to B…
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Other Information
Full Boarders stay at Aldenham 6 or 7 nights a week and enjoy a programme of activities and trips both in the week and at weekends.
Flexi Boarders stay at Aldenham from 1-4 nights. Weekly Boarders stay for 5 nights. Both enjoy a programme mid-week
AFFILIATIONS
Aldenham has the following awards and affiliations:
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