Aldenham School

Aldenham School Aldenham offers an excellent holistic education, ensuring high achievement in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities for girls and boys aged 11-18.

This is the Official Aldenham School Page. Aldenham is a small but vibrant community where pupils and staff enjoy their work. You should be able to find out more about us on our website - www.aldenham.com, but if you have not had the opportunity to visit us on our outstandingly beautiful site, where we have been educating children since 1597, please take the chance to do so. One of the most beauti

ful traditional boarding and day schools in England, Aldenham is steeped in history dating back to the 16th Century. Set in glorious Hertfordshire countryside, Aldenham School provides a sense of tradition with a modern, forward-looking approach by its professional teaching staff, making Aldenham one of the most desired private schools in and around the London area. Parents, seeking private boarding schools with a wide range of practical activities and academic studies for their children, will be impressed by the facilities and experienced staff within the preparatory and senior departments. The age of pupils at Aldenham ranges from 3-18, a mix of both day pupils and boarders. For those seeking independent schools with a strong sporting tradition, Aldenham is well suited, with an excellent variety of activities on the curriculum, including football, netball, cricket, sailing, and dance. For parents looking for boys’ and girls’ boarding schools, Aldenham has a distinguished record of pastoral care and a commitment to ensure pupils achieve their full academic and personal potential. One of the finest boarding schools in London, Aldenham is just 13 miles from the city centre and close to Heathrow Airport, making this esteemed centre of education very accessible. Aldenham forges strong partnerships with parents, pupils, local residents, and organisations to make the school a natural and positive asset to local community. Small, smart, and with its traditional style, Aldenham is unique, charming, and always striving for excellence.

A great first day back for Year 9! 🌟 From fun activities to team-building challenges, students enjoyed an exciting induc...
04/09/2026

A great first day back for Year 9! 🌟 From fun activities to team-building challenges, students enjoyed an exciting induction day as they settled into the new school year.

27/08/2026

A look back before we leap forward. 📚✨

Last year was filled with achievement, opportunity, ambition and memorable experiences across our Aldenham School community. As the new academic year approaches, we're looking forward to welcoming our students back for another year of learning, personal growth and success, both inside and outside the classroom.

Here's a reminder of some of the moments that made last year so special. See you soon! 💙

27/08/2026

🎭 Celebrating Excellence in Performing Arts

We are proud to share another year of outstanding LAMDA results, with all candidates achieving Distinctions across a range of Acting examinations.

LAMDA provides pupils with the opportunity to develop confidence, communication skills, creativity and self-expression, qualities that were clearly reflected in this year's excellent results.

Congratulations to all our candidates and staff on this wonderful achievement.

21/08/2026

GCSE Results Day through the eyes of our students 🎓✨

From the nerves before opening the envelope to the excitement of seeing their results, hear directly from our students as they reflect on their hard work, achievements, and what's next.

Outstanding GCSE Results for Our Students! 🎉We are delighted to celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results.⭐ 9.1...
20/08/2026

Outstanding GCSE Results for Our Students! 🎉

We are delighted to celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results.

⭐ 9.1% of all grades awarded were Grade 9
⭐ 24.9% of grades were Grades 8-9
⭐ 46.6% of grades were Grades 7-9
⭐ 85.8% of grades were Grades 5-9

These results are a testament to the hard work, commitment and resilience demonstrated by our students throughout their studies, as well as the dedication and support of our outstanding teaching staff.

We are incredibly proud of all our students and look forward to seeing them build on this success as they continue their journey.

Congratulations to every student on this fantastic achievement! 🎓👏


19/08/2026

✨ Wishing all Aldenham School students the very best of luck as they receive their GCSE results tomorrow.

Be proud of how far you've come and everything you've achieved. Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this moment. 🍀📚🎓

Outstanding A-Level Results! An impressive 38% A*-A and 69% of grades were awarded at A*–B, reflecting the hard work, am...
13/08/2026

Outstanding A-Level Results!
An impressive 38% A*-A and 69% of grades were awarded at A*–B, reflecting the hard work, ambition and commitment of our students and staff.
We are incredibly proud of everything this exceptional group has achieved.
99% of our students had a place confirmed at university by 8am today, with 76% into their first choice institution. Aldenham students will be going to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Exeter, Leeds to name but a few.

Tomorrow's the day! 🎓🍀Good luck to everyone getting their A-Level results. Take a deep breath, celebrate your efforts, a...
12/08/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🎓🍀

Good luck to everyone getting their A-Level results. Take a deep breath, celebrate your efforts, and remember there are many paths to success.

Visitation Day 2026 💛
06/08/2026

Visitation Day 2026 💛

🎨✨ Showcasing our final Artists of the Month of the academic year!🖌️ Kitty (Year 10) – A superb final painting complete...
28/07/2026

🎨✨ Showcasing our final Artists of the Month of the academic year!

🖌️ Kitty (Year 10) – A superb final painting completed as part of a demanding 10-hour sustained focus examination, reflecting artistic maturity and dedication throughout the creative process.

🌟 Matias (Year 7) – Outstanding still life study showcasing excellent observational drawing, detail, tone and form.

👁️ Ailsa (Year 8) – A beautifully observed eye drawing demonstrating remarkable precision and technical skill.

🐚 Charlotte (Year 9) – An exceptional shell observation displaying confidence, control and impressive drawing ability.

Congratulations to all our artists for their creativity, hard work and achievement. We’ve loved celebrating your talents throughout the year and can’t wait to see what you create next! 💫

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