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United Kingdom — Hertfordshire

Aldenham School

Elstree — Less than 30 minutes from central London
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Ages3 – 19

Aldenham School is an international school in Elstree, United Kingdom. Founded in 1910. It serves 841 students for students aged 3–19.

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Location & Getting There

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Less than an hour from four major international airports
Less than 30 minutes from central London
Aldenham School — Campus
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Aldenham School — Classrooms

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1910
Year Founded
841
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
Bursaries Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All statutory Independent School Standards and regulatory requirements are met across leadership, education quality, pupils' wellbeing, social and economic education, and safeguarding. The school demonstrates effective leadership with a well-planned curriculum that ensures good pupil progress, particularly for those with SEND. Areas for improvement include addressing low-level disruptive behavior in lower senior school years and publishing the attendance policy on the senior school website.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Well-planned and structured curriculum across all phases providing age-appropriate learning opportunities
Pupils with SEND make good progress due to tailored support
Leaders promote equality, inclusion and diversity with pupils showing respect for each other
Effective boarding leadership with boarders well cared for
Teachers have secure subject knowledge and promote thoughtful discussion through skilful questioning
Robust safeguarding with comprehensive policies and effective oversight
Economic education programme threaded through curriculum from early years to sixth form
Areas for Development
Ensure teachers in the lower years of the senior school address low-level disruptive behaviour more effectively
Ensure that the school's attendance policy is published on the senior school's website
View Full ISI Report (2025-04-29)

Key facts

Founded
1910
Ages
3–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
841
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Aldenham School in Elstree educates boys and girls ages 3-18, combining modern teaching with traditional values from its 400-year heritage. The school emphasizes academic achievement and all-round education through extensive activities and a well-established boarding ethos that benefits both boarders and day pupils.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Academic achievements
  • All-round education
  • Pastoral care and support
  • Established boarding ethos
  • Strong sporting tradition
  • Located on 120 acres of Hertfordshire countryside

Student Life

House System

Houses system with pastoral care and support

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Football
Hockey
Netball
Cricket
Tennis
Golf
Athletics
Arts
Dance
Co-Curricular
Rock climbing
Survival skills
CCF
Sailing
Dance

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
3 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity154

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Sports Programme

Facilities
FootballHockeyNetballCricketTennisGolfAthletics

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Aldenham School directly for current fee information.