Aldro, Shackleford
Aldro is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in Shackleford. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Aldro in detail
Aldro in its own words
In its own words: "Aldro is a coeducational day and boarding school for approximately 200 children aged between 7 and 13. Nestled in the quintessentially English and very beautiful village of Shackleford, Aldro lies just 30 miles southwest of London and is in easy reach of both Heathrow and Gatwick airports."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Aldro are Prior's Field School (1.1 miles, selective); Charterhouse (1.9 miles, selective); St Hilary's School (2.4 miles); and Barrow Hills School (3.4 miles).
Prior's Field SchoolCharterhouseSt Hilary's SchoolBarrow Hills School
Who goes there
In 2026, 49 pupils (24.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Godalming Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
12 May 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
2 February 2016
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Aldro
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
202 pupils
260 places
58 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
24.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
202
Total Pupils
129
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Aldro
When was Aldro last inspected?
Aldro is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Aldro?
Aldro has around 202 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Aldro?
Aldro is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Aldro?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aldro?
Aldro is at Lombard Street, Shackleford, Shackleford, GU8 6AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)