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Aldro
Independent school · Surrey
| Address | Lombard Street, Shackleford, GU8 6AS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–13 |
| Pupils | 202 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01483813530 |
| Website | https://www.aldro.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 13 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Sun 20 Jun 2027
Half terms are written 'Friday ... - Sunday ...' (16 Oct-1 Nov, 12-21 Feb, 28 May-6 Jun) with boarders returning 7.30pm Sunday; the Friday is taken as the last school day and Monday as the restart (not explicitly stated). Christmas term ends Saturday 12 Dec after the morning Carol Service. Exeats are 'Weekend Leaves'; the June leave (18-20 Jun) departs 6.00pm Thu 17 Jun.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day Form 3 | £8,918.00 |
| Day Form 4 | £10,149.00 |
| Day Forms 5 to 8 | £10,350.00 |
| Full Boarding Forms 3 to 8 | £15,750.00 |
Deposit: £1,000.00
Fees with effect from September 2026, shown as ex-VAT + VAT = inc-VAT; amounts recorded are the inc-VAT figures. Ex-VAT: Day Form 3 £7,432; Day Form 4 £8,458; Day Forms 5 to 8 £8,626; Full Boarding £13,125. Boarding supplements per term (inc VAT): Weekly £2,531, 4 nights £2,197, 3 nights £1,796, 2 nights £1,284, 1 night £753. Fees include lunch and most day trips. Deposit £1,000 for UK permanent residents, £11,000 for international pupils and full boarders. Pre-Prep fees (from September 2027) not yet published.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Form 3 (age 7+), Form 7 (age 11+), Reception, Year 1, Year 2
Broadly academically selective. Visit via personal tour or Open Morning, then register ideally 18 months before entry. The school requests the latest school report and a reference, then invites the child to a Taster Morning with assessments. Offers are based on report, reference, assessments and observations; an acceptance form and deposit secure the place.
- Taster Morning with assessments (group or individual)
- School report and reference
Registration deadline: Ideally 18 months prior to the point of entry
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.