Aldergate CollegeFounded 1868
Admissions

Come and see an ordinary day.

Open mornings give you a useful introduction to Aldergate.

But if you really want to understand the school, come while lessons are running. See the classrooms, hear the music school, meet pupils and see how the school feels when nobody is putting on a show for visitors.

Either way, come and see us.

Register for an open morning

A tree-lined drive leading to a large stone school building, a pupil cycling ahead
The alder avenue, from the lodge

Points of entry

  • At 11

    Into the First Form. Around 70 places. Assessment in January of the year of entry.

  • At 13

    Into the Third Form. Around 40 places. Pre-assessment in Year 6 or 7, followed by the school's own papers in Year 8.

  • At 16

    Into the Lower Sixth. Around 30 places. Assessment and interview in November, with offers conditional on GCSE results.

How it works

  1. Any timeRegister

    Complete the form and we'll send you the prospectus and forthcoming dates, then put you in touch with our Registrar.

  2. Saturday 4 October 2026 and Saturday 7 March 2027Visit

    Open mornings begin with the Head at 09.30 and finish with a pupil-led tour. Weekday tours are also available during term time.

  3. January of the year of entryAssessment

    English, mathematics, reasoning and a conversation with a senior member of staff. We also ask for a reference from the current school.

  4. Mid FebruaryOffer

    Written offers, including any scholarship or bursary, with a deposit required to secure the place by the second week of March.

Scholarships, bursaries and fees

Scholarships. Academic, music, art, drama and sport awards are available at 11, 13 and 16. Awards are worth up to 20% of fees and include additional teaching, seminars, lessons or coaching.

Bursaries. Means-tested support of up to 100% of fees is available through the Aldergate Foundation. Around one in nine pupils currently receives support. The conversation is confidential and we encourage families to ask early.

Fees for 2026–27
Day
£9,450 a term
Weekly boarding
£14,200 a term
Full boarding
£15,900 a term

Fees include lunch, most trips and first-instrument lessons in the First Form.

A pupil guide turns back to a visiting parent and child while showing them a classroom
An open morning tour
Register for an open morning

Come and see it for yourself.

Tell us who you are and when your child might join us.

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