Aldwickbury School is a private all-boys preparatory school located on the outskirts of Harpenden, Hertfordshire in the

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History

The school dates its history from 1937 when Kenneth Castle took over as headmaster of Lea House School in Harpenden. The school consists partly of day pupils and partly of weekly boarders. The school had approximately 65 pupils at its inception, but has over 360 pupils today (including the Pre-Prep).

Headmasters

To date, the school has had only five headmasters: * Kenneth Castle (1937–1960) * Brian Chidell (1960–1979; deputy headmaster, 1948–1960) * Peter Jeffery (1979–2003) * Vernon Hales (2003–2021) * Paul Symes (2021 - )

Notable alumni

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Secondary links

Although not officially affiliated with any secondary school, a substantial number of Aldwickbury's pupils attend St Albans School, Bedford School, The Leys and

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References

External links

Aldwickbury school - official site

Inspection reports
{{authority control Harpenden Preparatory schools in Hertfordshire Boys' schools in Hertfordshire Boarding schools in Hertfordshire Educational institutions established in 1948 1948 establishments in England