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Alpha Preparatory School
Independent school · Harrow
| Address | 21 Hindes Road, Harrow, HA1 1SH |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 110 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02084271471 |
| Website | https://www.alpha.harrow.sch.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Tue 20 Apr 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Last day of each term is a half day. May bank holiday 3 May 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 | £5,644.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | £6,218.00 |
| Nursery - Mornings | £2,165.00 |
| Nursery - Afternoons | £1,684.00 |
| Nursery - All day | £3,498.00 |
Registration fee: £90.00
Text states these fees apply for September 2025 and September 2026. Reception-Year 6 fees stated as inclusive of VAT; Nursery fees do not state VAT. All fees include lunches and snacks.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+, Reception
Contact the School Office to arrange a tour. Complete the Registration Form with a non-refundable £90 registration fee and a copy of the child's passport and/or birth certificate. The school then arranges a taster session and assessment; places are offered within two to three days.
- Assessment and taster session (selective)
Registration deadline: 4+ assessments usually held in the November prior to starting Reception
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.