Top Cheshire private school to shut for good amid 'major financial pressures'
The school makes 'profoundly upsetting' announcement
Alderley Edge School for Girls
A top private school in Cheshire has announced it will close for good this summer in a move it describes as "profoundly upsetting". Alderley Edge School for Girls is shutting permanently at the end of the current academic year having faced "major financial pressures" in recent years.
In a statement, the board of governors at the Wilmslow Road independent school - founded in 1999 - said: "It is with deep sadness that we announce that the Board of Governors is proposing to close Alderley Edge School for Girls at the end of the current academic year in July 2026. This is an immensely difficult message for us to share, and we recognise the sadness, shock and uncertainty it will bring to our pupils, families and staff.
"This comes after exhaustive efforts over recent years to secure the school’s future amidst major financial pressures, a significant decline in pupil numbers, and substantial sector wide challenges. Our priority now is to support our pupils, families and staff as much as possible. We have commenced a formal consultation with our staff and are focused on respecting this process.
"We know this news will be profoundly upsetting for our community, and we are committed to guiding pupils, families and staff through this period with compassion and clarity. We will continue to update and support our community over the coming weeks and throughout this process."
Parents have been told to contact parentsupport@aesg.co.uk with any queries.