Address: Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS
Website: www.aldro.org
Founded: 1898
Number of Pupils: 230
Fees: Termly fees: Day pupils from £7,224. Boarding pupils from £11,400
Ages: Boys and girls aged 7 – 13
Head Teacher: Mr Chris Carlier
Religious Affiliation: Christian, Church of England
Entrance Procedure: Academically selective
Contact: Mrs Tanya Richards (Registrar) 01483 813535
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Open Mornings: Saturday 1st March 2025, 10am-11.30am, Saturday 7th June 2025, 10am-11.30am. We will be delighted to show you around. In the first instance, please do get in touch with our Admissions Team in the Admissions Office.
The Curriculum
We are proud of our proven success in preparing young people to attend leading independent senior schools, yet despite our heritage and traditions, we offer a modern, progressive and innovative curriculum that will prepare both girls and boys for the future.
Games & The Arts
The Arts are comprehensively covered with a dedicated Art and DT block and an active Drama, LAMDA and Music programme. Sport plays a huge role at Aldro, encouraging fun through participation in all sports whilst improving skill levels and developing an understanding of the values of team sports.
Pastoral Care
If children are to thrive at school, they must first feel happy. Our strong pastoral model and tangible sense of community, together with the values that stem from our Christian foundation, underpin our day-to-day lives here, helping to ensure that each child is uniquely known and individually valued.
Recent Scholarships
Aldro has always enjoyed a strong academic reputation. Our 2024 Leavers achieved 14 scholarships (41 over the past 3 years) and are heading off to top senior schools including Charterhouse, RGS, Winchester, Harrow and Eton.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Children flourish at Aldro because the school is a supportive and welcoming community where each child is known and valued individually. Aspirational academically, pupils are encouraged to pursue excellence, whilst the extensive co-curricular programme gives each child a chance to develop important life skills and to discover individual passions.
Outstanding Characteristics
Nestled in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Aldro gives pupils the freedom to flourish. As you walk around the grounds, you will see children playing a whole variety of sports, rowing on the lake, learning the rules of Pétanque, or playing pirates on our very own adventure island. You will see them rehearsing for an upcoming play, singing in the choir, sketching or heading off to the woods for yet another outdoor education lesson. Aldro life is guaranteed to be fun, varied and stimulating!
