Admissions

The Aldenham School Admissions Process

Aldenham is an all-round selective school with entry at 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and

16+ (Year 12). We also consider pupils into other year groups if space allows.

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Aldenham welcomes International students and is a fantastic location and environment to live and go to school in England.

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

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Aldenham offers scholarships and means tested bursaries (financial assistance).

11+ Entry

The admissions process for 11+ entry involves an online entrance assessment (covering Maths, English and Reasoning) taken in Year 6 & most applicants will also have the chance of an interview with a member of the leadership team. We also request a reference from the current school.
Scholarships available are Academic, Art, Dance, Design Technology, Drama, Music, Textiles and Sport. All applicants are automatically considered for an academic scholarship.
The deadline for registrations (incl applications for scholarships & bursaries & submission of any SEN reports required to award access arrangements for the entrance assessment) is Thursday 13th November.  For more details of the process including key dates please see the Admissions Timeline below.
Please note that an offer for 11+ entry will not be deferred to 13+ entry.  All students wishing to apply for 13+ entry must take the entrance assessment in their Year 7 with the rest of the cohort.

13+ Entry

The admissions process for 13+ entry involves an online entrance assessment (covering Maths, English and Reasoning) taken in Year 7 & most applicants will also have the chance of an interview with a member of the leadership team. We also request a reference from the current school.
Scholarships available are Academic, Art, Dance, Design Technology, Drama, Music, Textiles and Sport, though the application and assessment process for these will take place during Year 8. All applicants are automatically considered for an academic scholarship.
The deadline for registrations (incl applications for scholarships & bursaries & submission of any SEN reports required to award access arrangements for the entrance assessment) is Thursday 13th November.  For more details of the process including key dates please see the Admissions Timeline below.

Sixth Form

Those applying for Sixth Form are invited for an interview with our Head of Sixth Form and offers are made on the basis of these plus predicted GCSE grades – the minimum requirement is at least 30 points from the top 5 GCSE grades.  More details about the courses on offer and specific entry requirements for each can be found here A Levels Curriculum and Support – Aldenham
There is no deadline for registrations but offers are made on a rolling basis and some subjects may become full so early registration is advised.

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Admissions Timeline

Admissions dates and information.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Joining Aldenham From Outside The United Kingdom

Our school has a proud and enduring history of educating students from around the globe. International pupils significantly enrich our community’s diversity and vibrancy. We warmly welcome applications from overseas full boarders starting from Year 9.

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FEES

What Are The Aldenham Fees?

Aldenham is an independent school with a board of governors who set the annual fee levels. Established by Richard Platt in 1597, Aldenham School operates as a charity (no. 298140) and reinvests any surplus funds back into the school. This commitment ensures that future generations of Aldenhamians enjoy the same exceptional British education that has been provided for over four centuries.

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SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARIES

Scholarship Awards and Financial Assistance

Scholarships are awarded for Academic excellence, and also excellent in Sport, Music, Drama, Art, Design & Technology. It is also possible to apply for a means tested bursary (financial assistance).

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