At Alderley Edge School for Girls, we believe girls flourish when they’re inspired—not pressured. That’s why our Senior School combines academic ambition with a nurturing, supportive environment where every girl is known, valued, and encouraged to reach her full potential. Our expert teachers understand how girls learn best, helping them grow in confidence, take ownership of their learning, and achieve their personal best.
Whether it’s stretching high achievers or helping others find their stride, our tailored approach delivers exceptional outcomes. We’re proud to be in the top 3% nationally for Value Added, with our pupils progressing to study everything from Medicine to Marine Biology at leading universities.
By fostering a genuine love of learning and encouraging girls to run their own race—without comparison—we create a culture where confidence and curiosity thrive. The result? Happy, well-balanced, high-achieving young women who know their worth and are ready to take on the world.
Our GCSE results put us in the top 3% of schools nationally for ‘value added’ meaning students routinely exceed expectations.
Learning is enhanced with the use of technology as pupils benefit from the use of a personal iPad, which is integrated into everyday teaching and learning.
Examination success is important, and an AESG education is much more than this. We aim to empower girls to flourish as strong, independent and successful young women who are equipped with the skills to communicate with confidence and take their place as responsible, active and global citizens bringing about positive change.
We identify skills through the use of the #BeMore Profile to guide the planning of the curriculum. The #BeMore profile identifies eight attributes that we seek to develop in our students;
- Resilience
- Responsibility
- Reflection
- Resourcefulness
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Communication
Commonly Asked Questions
The very best way for you to gain a better understanding of whether AESG is right for your daughter is to book in for a personal tour, in the meantime, we hope that these questions may help you learn a bit more about AESG Senior School.
Following a tour of the school, your daughter will be invited to sit assessments in Maths, English and Science as well as a Taster Day and an interview with our Headmistress.
For entry into Year 7, all pupils are required to take the 11+ Examination in the January before they start school in the September. More information about the 11+ process can be found below.
Our curriculum is broad, challenging, and designed to stretch every pupil. Students typically study English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, and Creative Arts in preparation for GCSE options later in their school journey. We operate a two week timetable of 16 different subjects, some subjects such as Food Tech, DT and PE benefit from a double two hour lesson which is why we operate over the two weeks to fit everything in.
We offer personalised learning plans, small class sizes, differentiated teaching, and regular progress tracking. Additional support is available for pupils who require stretch, challenge, or specialist intervention.
Our small class sizes, averaging 16 pupils, allow for personalised teaching and individual support, helping every girl reach her full potential. In Sixth Form, the students benefit from tutor group sizes of an average of 8 students per class.
At AESG, pupil wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We provide exceptional pastoral care through a close-knit community where every girl is known and valued. Support includes access to a dedicated wellbeing room, the Girls on Board programme, and staff trained in mental health first aid. Our Form Tutors and Heads of Year work closely with parents to address concerns quickly, supported by a wider team including a School Nurse and Student Wellbeing Counsellor. This proactive approach helps girls build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of self in a safe, nurturing environment.
To read more about our Pastoral Care please visit our page HERE.
There are a number of bus routes bring in girls from both Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Our main bus routes are:
- Sale, Timperley, Bowdon, Hale, Hale Barnes & Altrincham
- Knutsford, High Leigh, Lymm, Mere, Mobberley
- Woodford, Prestbuty & Macclesfield
- Parrs Wood, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall
