Primary
Reception to Year 6- Classes of 18, with a teaching assistant to age 7
- Daily reading, outdoor learning on Fridays
- French and music from Reception
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.
4–11
Middle
Years 7 to 9- A form tutor who stays with the group for three years
- Separate sciences in specialist labs
- Two languages from Year 7
Senior
Years 10 to 13- 24 GCSE and 22 A level subjects offered
- A personal tutor for university and career plans
- Extended project and study periods in Sixth Form
Admissions · entry September 2027
Fees and bursariesHow to join us
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
Take the virtual tour Twenty acres on the edge of town
The Whitlow Library, open until 6 PM
Lower field and track
Music school
Art studios
News
From around the school
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
- Nov12Remembrance assemblyWhole school · 9:00 AM
- Nov19Autumn concertMain Hall · 7:00 PM
- Nov21Open morningAll stages · 9:30 AM
- Nov26Parents’ evening, Year 8Online · 4:30–7:30 PM
- Dec10Carol serviceSt Anne’s Church · 6:30 PM
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.