Boarding

Boarding at Aldro            

Boarding has always been one of Aldro's great strengths and has helped to ensure that the school has a thriving family atmosphere and a commitment to an amazing breadth of education from which all the boys benefit. It is also one of the reasons why Aldro boys who move on to boarding schools at 13 have settled in so quickly and gone on to thrive so spectacularly.

Boarding at Aldro is 'preparatory'

Aldro is a 'preparatory' school, so we are always trying to ensure that we are preparing our boys for their future schools and beyond. When boys board they become much more independent, able to take responsibility for themselves and their work. These are vital skills that they will need at their next school, and experience of boarding at Prep School makes the transition to Senior School boarding much easier.

Boarding at Aldro is family friendly

We offer a number of different options to suit the needs of different families; these can be made to fit around parents' busy work schedules ensuring that, when the boys are at home, time spent with families is less pressured and more precious.

Boarding at Aldro is in a caring community

The boarders are extremely well looked after by the Housemaster and his team of house tutors and matrons. They are on hand to help the boys and offer them care and support whenever necessary, and this is one of the reasons why boys adjust to boarding so readily.

Boarding at Aldro is for work...

Boarders have structured, supervised work times in the evenings. This not only helps them to be properly prepared for their lessons, tests and exams, but also enables them to begin to learn the essential skill of taking the initiative with their work.

...and play

Boys also have the chance to enjoy themselves with plenty of supervised activities available, as well as the use of the school's facilities such as the ICT Room and the Art Department in their free time. Music practice times are also built into their timetable.