Open morning Sat 21 Nov · places left

A day school where every child is known by name

Alderbrook Academy teaches boys and girls from age 4 to 18 on one leafy campus. Small classes, a broad curriculum and a short walk from Northgate station.

Senior science lab
Lower field
Our school

Three stages, one campus

Children move up through the school without changing site, so siblings share a drop-off and a school day.

Primary

Reception to Year 6
4–11
  • Classes of 18, with a teaching assistant to age 7
  • Daily reading, outdoor learning on Fridays
  • French and music from Reception
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Middle

Years 7 to 9
11–14
  • A form tutor who stays with the group for three years
  • Separate sciences in specialist labs
  • Two languages from Year 7
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Senior

Years 10 to 13
14–18
  • 24 GCSE and 22 A level subjects offered
  • A personal tutor for university and career plans
  • Extended project and study periods in Sixth Form
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Admissions · entry September 2027

How to join us

Fees and bursaries
Step 1 · now

Visit

Come to an open morning or book a weekday tour with the admissions team.

Step 2 · by 15 Jan

Register

Complete the online form. Registration closes 15 January 2027.

Step 3 · Feb

Taster day

Your child spends a day in class. Older pupils also sit a short assessment.

Step 4 · March

Offer

Offers are sent in early March, with four weeks to accept.

Day fees from$6,450 a termPrimary. Senior school from $8,120
BursariesUp to 100%Means-tested, reviewed yearly
Sibling discount10%For the second child onwards
Academics

Broad first, then deep

English & languages
English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin
Mathematics
Maths, further maths, statistics
Sciences
Biology, chemistry, physics, computing
Humanities
History, geography, economics, RS
Creative arts
Art, design technology, drama, music
Sport & health
PE, dance, outdoor education
Co-curricular

After the bell

Clubs run 3:45–5:00 PM daily and are included in fees, except instrument lessons.

Orchestra Model UN Robotics Community service Debating Outdoor expeditions Drama productions Rowing School newspaper Chess
60+clubs each week
14sports teams
3productions a year
Campus life

Twenty acres on the edge of town

Take the virtual tour
The Whitlow Library, open until 6 PM
Lower field and track
Music school
Art studios
News

From around the school

4 November · Arts

Year 9 sculpture show opens in the gallery corridor

Forty pieces made from reclaimed wood and wire, on show until the end of term.

29 October · Science

Sixth Formers build a weather station for the roof

22 October · Sport

Under-13 hockey reach the county final

15 October · Music

Autumn concert tickets now on sale

Upcoming events

  • Nov12
    Remembrance assembly
    Whole school · 9:00 AM
  • Nov19
    Autumn concert
    Main Hall · 7:00 PM
  • Nov21
    Open morning
    All stages · 9:30 AM
  • Nov26
    Parents’ evening, Year 8
    Online · 4:30–7:30 PM
  • Dec10
    Carol service
    St Anne’s Church · 6:30 PM
Full school calendar
Open day

Come and see a normal school day

Pupils lead the tours. You’ll see lessons in progress, meet the head and the heads of each stage, and stay for lunch in the dining hall.

Can my child come too?

Yes, children are welcome on every tour and can join a short taster lesson.

Is there parking?

Visitor parking is signed from the Elm Avenue gate. Northgate station is a 6-minute walk.

Can’t make these dates?

Book a private weekday tour with the admissions team on (555) 013-6620.

Register for a visit

Choose a date