Aldwickbury School has provided the boys of Harpenden and its surrounding area with unrivalled opportunities to gain access to a wide range of senior schools that will best serve their needs whilst at the same time developing interests or passions that will last a life time.
For over 60 years the school has continued to develop the facilities on this present site including, most recently, the opening of a new spacious dining room and gracious library.
Aldwickbury has always been involved in the local community and is continuing to develop this through offering bursary awards based on academic, cultural or sporting ability.
Aldwickbury School is a vibrant and dynam ic community, linking consistency and tradition with all that is best about modern educational practice. We understand how boys think, grow and learn, eventually becoming fine young men displaying a confident approach toward all that life may hold and a determination to carve out their own future.
To this end, the curriculum at Aldwickbury is broad, balanced and relevant, equipping pupils with skills to succeed in future schooling and beyond. It focuses on high academic standards, realistic expectations and, as a Christian school, pays due regard to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the boys. There is a daily programme of physical education and games, making full use of the extensive grounds surrounding the school and the indoor swimming pool.
Specialist teaching begins at Aldwickbury from Year 3 for art, music, French, drama, design technology and PE to complement quality class teaching, care and guidance offered by skilled form teachers. From Year 5 the boys are taught by subject specialists; the curriculum is broad and stimulating ensuring that the classroom is at the heart of all we do.
The Pre-Prep department is a happy, purposeful and friendly place where boys from the ages of 4-7 experience the joy of learning. The purpose-built facility was opened in September 2001 alongside a safe, secure play area, within the extensive grounds of the Prep School. Recently a new play area for the boys in the Reception years has been provided.
The quality of boarding at Aldwickbury is excellent, contributing much to the all-round educational experience offered by the school. From Year 6, flexible boarding is available, providing a happy and safe environment for the boys to enjoy.
“The quality of boarding life is excellent, contributing much to the boys’ all-round education.” - ISI Report 2007
“The high quality of care is appreciated by boys and contributes significantly to the development of their confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem, helping them to develop as individuals within a community.” - ISI Report 2007
So, what is it that makes Aldwickbury unique? We believe that we really do offer a boy a rounded education. If you were to visit and speak to one of our senior boys you would find that many do not just work hard in the classrooms, but are also in sports teams, the choir, attend art club, are involved in drama, play a musical instrument and some try to do it all! We understand that boys’ education is wonderfully complicated; we know how boys think, grow and learn. We give them the encouragement to explore their potential, to think for themselves, to have confidence, tenacity, honesty and good humour.
We are confident that a boy in our care will enter the senior phase of his education well prepared, well rounded and with confidence.
