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Aldro

Co-ed

Suivez Raison

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Church of England
Year 3 - Year 8 (Ages 7-13)
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Aldro is a preparatory boarding school situated in Shackleford, near Godalming, Surrey. It occupies an idyllic 30-acre site in the countryside, featuring a large lake. The school, founded in 1898, was boys-only until 2021 and now caters for boys and girls aged 7 to 13. Its ethos is centred on its Christian foundation, emphasising pastoral care and the education of the “whole child”. The school claims to foster an inclusive, family-like environment, promoting values such as Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Humility, and Service.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Values:
Kindness
Respect
Integrity
Service
Humility

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+18.0%

Aldro's fees are 18.0% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+20.9%

Aldro's fees are 20.9% higher than the county average.

Based on 69 schools in Surrey and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Aldronian
Founded:1898
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 68%/32% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 31.6% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 222 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:312072
Registered Company No.:00937890
Associations:
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Common Entrance to Senior
LAMDA
Scholarships:
Academic
Sport
Music
Sports Facilities:
Cricket Grounds
Cross Country Course
Football Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Netball Courts
Rugby Pitch
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Kiln
Library
Music Studio
Theatre

Contact Information

Address

Aldro School, Lombard Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6AS

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General Enquiries

01483 810266

Admissions

01483 813535