MixedIndependentBoarding

Aldro

Godalming, Surrey, South East · GU8 6AS

A small prep school for boys and girls aged 7 to 13, Aldro sits within a Christian foundation in Godalming, Surrey, and offers both day and boarding places. With around 200 pupils on roll, it is a deliberately intimate community, and the 2023 ISI inspection judged it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. The Christian ethos runs through school life, including the way some bursaries are allocated. It suits families seeking a close-knit, traditional prep environment that prepares children for senior school transfer.

200

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£29,573

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-13
Pupils: 200
Location: Godalming, Surrey, South East
Website: https://www.aldro.org/
Telephone: 01483 810266

Headteacher

Headmaster Chris Carlier

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Teaching & academics

The ISI awarded Aldro its top grade of excellent, a finding that speaks to consistent standards across the school. A notably high proportion of pupils, around a quarter, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting attentive to individual learning needs within its small classes. Academic scholarships are available alongside awards in drama, design and innovation, music and sport.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 26.13%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicDramaDesign & InnovationMusicSport

Beyond the classroom

Scholarship routes in drama, music and sport point to genuine breadth beyond the classroom. As a boarding school with structured weekend arrangements, Aldro offers a full programme of activities through the week and at weekends for those who board.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Christian
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Day pupils should not bring mobile phones to school, but if there is an exceptional circumstance which requires them to have one, it should be handed in to their form tutor or matron for safe keeping during the day. Boarders must leave their phones or other electronic devices in the boxes at the school office on arrival. They can be collected at the end of the day with permission from the housemaster or housemistress. Boarders can access their phones from matron's room to call home in the evenings during specific times. Weekend boarders may use their phones on Saturday evening and during the day on Sunday. Pupils must sign the mobile device policy explaining acceptable use.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £25,481 - £29,573
Boarding fees (per year): £45,000
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Ten to 12 full bursaries a year. Some set aside for candidates who approach the school via the Royal National Children's Foundation; and in line with the school's Christian foundation, some are earmarked for the sons of people in full-time Christian ministry.

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 6 June 2023

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The last word

A small, Christian prep school where day and boarding pupils are prepared for the move to senior school. With excellent inspection grades and ten to twelve full bursaries each year, it combines tradition with a degree of access.

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