Football Programme

Aldenham School

Elstree, Hertfordshire (North London / Home Counties) Ages 11-18 Football
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England’s most decorated independent school football programme at U15 ISFA level — and the only school to have won ISFA at all three age groups in the last 15 years. Since COVID, Aldenham has reached more ISFA finals (6) than any other school, winning 4 of them.
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A proven conveyor belt of professional and international talent, including Myles Lewis-Skelly, Charlie Patino, Will Lankshear, Malachi Hardy and Xavier Amaechi.
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Academic strength and outstanding pastoral care, with full, weekly and flexi boarding 25 minutes from London and sports scholarships available.
About the school

Aldenham School

Aldenham School is one of the UK's most decorated football schools, with a heritage in the game that dates back to 1825, making it one of the oldest football clubs in history. Located in the Hertfordshire countryside just 25 minutes from central London, this co-educational boarding and day school has built a football programme that shines within the independent school sector for its consistency of national titles and the calibre of professional players it has produced.

Aldenham School football action
Aldenham School grounds
Heritage & History
Aldenham's football heritage dates back to 1825, predating the Football Association by almost forty years and making the school's club one of the oldest in the history of the game. Founded in 1597 by the Worshipful Company of Brewers, the school has continuously played football for two centuries.
Football Programme

Coaching & Development

Football runs from Year 7 to Year 13 on a year-round basis, with at least 'A' and 'B' teams at every age group and four senior teams across Years 11-13. The programme is led by Ex Professionals, supported by UEFA-qualified coaches and a dedicated sport science and S&C team. Competitive fixtures span the ISFA, ESFA, Elgin League and Hertfordshire County cups, with elite players also accessing individualised development plans, video analysis via Veo, and links to professional academies.

Facilities & Resources
  • 9 full-sized grass football pitches
  • 3 nine-a-side training pitches
  • 3 five-a-side training areas
  • Veo-equipped match analysis on senior pitches
  • On-site sports hall, strength & conditioning suite
  • Brand new all-weather 3G astro pitch arriving 2025–26
  • 110-acre rural campus inside the M25
Aldenham School football
Meet the Team

The coaches behind the programme


Grant Cornock

Director of Sport (DOS)

Head of Football at Aldenham for 15 years and the founder of the school's elite football programme. A Young Professional at Watford FC, he has led the school to National ISFA and ESFA success on 6 occasions and is the principal point of contact for all football scholarship enquiries.


Ben Tricker

Head of Football

Ben draws on a coaching career that includes spells with Watford FC and Fulham FC academies. He oversees coaching, fixtures and player pathways across all age groups.


David Breeze

Senior Coach

An Arsenal youth academy footballer, David coached the school’s 1st XI to the Boodles Cup victory in 2026 and has guided the team to numerous Hertfordshire County Cup titles.


Sam Dawe

U16s Coach

A product of the Chelsea and West Ham United youth systems, Sam coached the school’s U16s to the ESFA Cup in 2026.

Notable Alumni

Graduates who turned pro

Myles Lewis-Skelly

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Charlie Patino

Will Lankshear

Malachi Hardy

Xavier Amaechi

Player Testimonials

In their own words

“Aldenham gave me the perfect balance between education and elite football development.”
Myles Lewis-Skelly — Arsenal & England
“Being at Aldenham while also being part of a professional academy gave me the perfect balance. The school understood the demands of academy football and supported me both academically and with my football. The football programme allowed me to continue training and competing at a high level, while the environment helped me develop confidence, discipline and maturity away from the pitch. It gave me the opportunity to pursue my football ambitions without compromising my education.”
Will Lankshear — Tottenham Hotspur & England U21s
Accolades

Track record

30 academy graduates since 201416 current professionals10 Schoolboy/girl internationals2 x ESFA Elite Schools Cup winners (U15 & U12) in last 3 yearsU16 ESFA Cup Winners 2026U18 ISFA Boodles Cup Winners 202614 Hertfordshire Schools County Cups in last 10 yearsOnly school to win ISFA at all 3 age groups in the last 15 years
Location

Elstree, Hertfordshire (North London / Home Counties)

Set in 110 acres of Hertfordshire Green Belt countryside between Elstree and the village of Aldenham, the school sits inside the M25 and is just 25 minutes from central London by train. Elstree & Borehamwood station is a short drive away, with frequent Thameslink services into St Pancras International.

Nearest city
London (13 miles)
Distance to London
13 miles
Nearest airports
London Luton (LTN) — 16 miles, London Heathrow (LHR) — 18 miles, London Stansted (STN) — 32 miles, London Gatwick (LGW) — 40 miles
Elstree, Hertfordshire (North London / Home Counties)
Fees

Investment

Day
£32,061/year (£10,687/term)
Boarding (UK)
£50,985/year (£16,995/term)
Boarding (international)
£50,985/year (£16,995/term)
Football programme
Included in tuition; sports scholarships available

For full details on all fee tiers (day, flexi boarding, and full boarding), visit the Aldenham School fees page →

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