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How Do You Choose The Right School?

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?

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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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NEWS AND UPDATES

Featured News and Events

Revisit this section to see some of the latest news and updates from the Aldenham Community.

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General News

Fencing Champion

Huge congratulations to Finn (Yr12) who was part of the British U20 Men’s Foil Fencing Team who made history with…

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Drama

Legally Blonde

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Academic

Biology Club

Our Biology students have enjoyed their time in Biology Club this term honing their animal husbandry skills under the expert…

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Microsoft Showcase School

We are very proud to announce that Aldenham Senior School has been awarded the coveted Microsoft Showcase School status for…

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Sport & Education

we were privileged to be joined by Marcia Lewis, mother of ex-student Myles Lewis-Skelly who now plays for Arsenal. Marcia…

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Informal Concert

The music department presented an informal concert offering a lot of the juniors a chance to perform for the first…

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OUR HERITAGE

Explore Our Long History

Founded in 1597 by Richard Platt, (Master of the Brewers’ Company in 1576 and 1581). In 1596 he obtained Letters Patent to build “the Free Grammar School and Almshouses” at Aldenham from Queen Elizabeth 1 and the Foundation Stone was actually laid in 1597.

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Evolution And Adaptation

Throughout the centuries, the school has continued to evolve, embracing new challenges and adapting to change. From increasing in size and updating its facilities to revising the academic timetable and expanding the curriculum, Aldenham has always stayed true to its core values.

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Co-educational, Boarding And Day

The school is now fully co-educational, with a balance of boarders and day students reflecting both social and historical shifts, yet the ethos remains rooted in the founder’s original intent: to promote “learning, knowledge, virtue.”

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Over 400 Years Of Exceptional Education

In recent years, Aldenham has expanded further with the opening of a Prep School for boys and girls in 2003. As the school enters its fifth century, with the largest number of students in its history, it remains committed to providing an exceptional education while staying faithful to the values set by its founder.

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Other Information

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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.

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Flexi Boarders stay at Aldenham from 1-4 nights. Weekly Boarders stay for 5 nights. Both enjoy a programme mid-week

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Aldenham has a clear and transparent Fees Schedule. Find out more here.

AFFILIATIONS

Aldenham has the following awards and affiliations:

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