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\n At the beginning of May last year Radley College and Prep Schools Trust announced they were merging in one of the most significant mergers in the charitable independent schools sector.\n<\/p>\n
\n Prep Schools Trust is a family of seven junior schools across the country, including Cothill House and Chandlings Prep School, near Abingdon, and Kitebrook in the Cotswolds.\n<\/p>\n
\n READ MORE: UK private school’s major merger\n<\/p>\n
\n All eight schools joined forces to form Radley Schools Group in September 2025.\n<\/p>\n
\n Now Aldro School, in Shackleford, Surrey, will become part of the Radley Schools Group in February 2027.\n<\/p>\n
\n Pupils at Aldro School (Image: Contributed)\n<\/p>\n
\n The move follows a period of growth and development for Aldro, including the introduction of co-education.\n<\/p>\n
\n Chris Carlier, headmaster of Aldro, said: “We are hugely excited about what joining Radley Schools Group will mean for Aldro and see this as the beginning of a very exciting new chapter for the school.\n<\/p>\n
\n “From the very beginning of our discussions with Radley, it became clear that our vision and values were closely aligned.\n<\/p>\n
\n “That gives us the firmest of foundations on which to build Aldro\u2019s future.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Being part of Radley Schools Group will bring our pupils and staff access to a wider pool of expertise, resources and opportunities, while preserving the distinctive character and ethos that make Aldro so special.”\n<\/p>\n
\n As part of the group, Aldro will continue to operate as Aldro, retaining its own identity, brand and unique character, as well as the freedom to prepare pupils for the most appropriate senior schools.\n<\/p>\n
\n John Moule, The Warden of Radley College (Image: Contributed)\n<\/p>\n
\n Radley College is a boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18, and earlier this year it received international acclaim when it was included in the Spear’s Schools Index 2026, which named the 100 best private schools in the world.\n<\/p>\n
\n John Moule, warden of Radley College, said: “Aldro is an exceptional prep school, renowned for the quality of its education, the warmth and strength of its community, and its outstanding pastoral care.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Earlier this month, Mr Moule was named among the five nominees for Best Public School Head at the Tatler Schools Awards.\n<\/p>\n
\n Prefects at Radley College (Image: Contributed)\n<\/p>\n
\n He said following the nomination: \u201cRadley is an extraordinary community, and I am immensely proud of our pupils, past and present, as I am of the wonderful commitment of colleagues and support of parents across the school.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cThis nomination is a celebration of everything we achieve together at Radley.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Sophie Langdale, Radley\u2019s director of admissions and communications, said the shortlisting was a fitting acknowledgement of Mr Moule\u2019s contribution to the college.\n<\/p>\n
\n She said: \u201cWe are delighted he has been nominated. It is wonderful recognition of his leadership of Radley and, in particular, of the warmth, energy and sense of purpose he brings to the college.”\n<\/p>\n
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