Independent school · Harrow
Alpha Preparatory School
- Ages 3–11
- Mixed
- £5,644–£6,218/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Tue 20 Apr 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 | £5,644.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | £6,218.00 |
| Nursery, Mornings | £2,165.00 |
| Nursery, Afternoons | £1,684.00 |
| Nursery, All day | £3,498.00 |
Registration fee: £90.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 4+
- Reception
Contact the School Office to arrange a tour. Complete the Registration Form with a non-refundable £90 registration fee and a copy of the child's passport and/or birth certificate. The school then arranges a taster session and assessment; places are offered within two to three days.
Assessments
- Assessment and taster session (selective)
Registration deadline: 4+ assessments usually held in the November prior to starting Reception
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–11
- Pupils
- 110
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 02084271471
- Address
- 21 Hindes Road, Harrow, HA1 1SH
- Website
- alpha.harrow.sch.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.