Clifton Lodge School

You are very welcome to join us on Saturday 5th October from 10am to 12 noon for our Open Morning.

Discover the benefits of a small school where our children are individually nurtured to achieve their very best. Last year, our Reception pupils achieved 93% GLD (good level of development), compared to a national average of 67% (2023).
We are also very proud of our last year’s leavers in Year 6 who were awarded 7 academic scholarships to highly selective senior schools.

Tour our school and see our warm and inviting Early Years, our welcoming classes and specialist teaching facilities for Science, Music and Art.
Meet some of our wonderful pupils and dedicated staff who will give an insight into our inspiring curriculum.
Book your place today: through our website: www.cliftonlodgeschool.co.uk or call 020 8832 7542 for more information. We look forward to meeting you.

Rated ‘excellent in all areas’ by the ISI in 2023, Clifton Lodge is a leading independent Nursery & Prep School for boys and girls from 3 to 11. Shortlisted in July for Small Independent School of the Year 2024. Limited spaces available in all year groups, applications are welcome all year round.

Private Prep School in West London - Clifton Lodge School We are a a small, friendly, nurturing prep school in Ealing, West London, for boys & girls aged 3 to 11. Book an open day or a private tour of the school.

Welcome back to school everyone, we can't wait to see all our families again. We hope you had a great summer.

Cricket – Wins for Clifton Lodge!
On Friday 28th June, our Year 5 & 6 pupils played matches against Ashton House at Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club
Both Clifton Lodge teams won, with 27 runs against 24 and 38 runs against 35. Well done to everyone who played, the teamwork was good and great sportsmanship was on display.

Jay – “It was really fun and everyone played their best.”
Xander – “We worked really hard and it was very enjoyable.”
Sam – “It was a great experience to play against the other team, I really enjoyed it.”
Eleezer – “It was an extremely enjoyable experience although the weather was really hot!”

Clifton Lodge School are so delighted to have been shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year Awards in the category of Small Independent School of the Year. This acknowledges our commitment to nurture each child to 'Be their Best'.

Private Prep School in West London - Clifton Lodge School We are a a small, friendly, nurturing prep school in Ealing, West London, for boys & girls aged 3 to 11. Book an open day or a private tour of the school.

Year 6 Drama Production
On Tuesday evening, our incredible Year 6 pupils took to the stage for their end-of-year production, "The Next Big Step," and what a performance it was! After much hard work and preparation, they delivered a show that thrilled the audience.
From the first scene to the finale, the students' acting, singing, and dancing were wonderful. Their talent and dedication shone brightly, causing much laughter, cheers, and even a few tears among the spectators. Each pupil brought their characters to life with enthusiasm and skill, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
We are immensely proud of our Year 6's for their commitment and creativity. They all had a wonderful time and truly showcased the spirit of teamwork and perseverance. A huge thank you to all the parents, teachers, and staff who supported and cheered on our budding stars.
Bravo, Year 6, we are so very proud of them all.

Year 6 Trip to Chessington
Our Year 6 class had an amazing time at Chessington last Thursday. It was a chance to celebrate together after all their hard work leading to the wonderful 11+ offers and scholarships. Mr Belsito joined the trip and everyone enjoyed perfect weather for a fun filled day.

Anish – “I had a great experience and I loved challenging myself to ride the scarier rides. It was the BEST TRIP EVER!”
Angelo – “The BEST TRIP EVER – There wasn’t enough time, wish we could have stayed.”
Alexander – “I had an amazing time, I loved all the rides and my favourite Vampire and Tiger Drop.”
Enara – “I’m really glad I went on Mandril Mayhem as it was the scariest ride at the park. It was a fantastic day.”
Xander – “It was fantastic day, I enjoyed Mandril Mayhem and the Monkey Swings, especially as everyone got soaking wet.”
Phoebus – “It was a wonderful experience going around the park even though I am quite terrified of the rides and so my favourite ride was Tomb Raider.”
Noah – “I really enjoyed Mamba Strike especially after the teachers told me that I had the funniest expression on my face all the way through.”
Mrs T – “It was such a great way to end the year with all the children, they laughed and smiled from the minute we entered till the minute we got back to school. They encouraged and supported each other showing amazing team spirit! We missed ZJ though.”
Willow – “I absolutely loved watching everybody including the teachers get wet on the Monkey Swings! It was great!”

Some of our children in Years 1 & 2 had an amazing experience at the A.I.M. High Writing Day workshop delivered by the experienced author Coral Rumble.
The children had a fantastic day learning to expand their writing skills, in poetry. The children learnt about different types of poems and how to structure and write their own poems.
Sasha Y1- ‘I liked listening to the poet ready her funny poems.’
Shreya Y2- ‘ Coral has inspired me to read more poems.’
William Y2- ‘I have learnt about how to write funny poems.’
The workshop supported our children to – Achieve, Inspire and Master.

Our Nursery Class has been reading 'Dear Zoo' and each pupil wrote their own letter asking for an animal to visit the class. Last week there was great excitement when a parcel arrived addressed to the Nursery, what could it be?! The children are learning to care for the Tortoise who will remain in our Nursery until the end of term.

Please contact us to arrange a private tour. Our admissions staff will be available over the summer to assist you.

Private Prep School in West London - Clifton Lodge School We are a a small, friendly, nurturing prep school in Ealing, West London, for boys & girls aged 3 to 11. Book an open day or a private tour of the school.

Our Nursery and Reception children have had a brilliant time at Forest School this term. From searching and identifying bugs, climbing on trees and high ropes to creating colourful prints using plants & leaves. It is so wonderful to see the children enjoying nature and learning about teamwork to do the tasks set. A big thank you to Usma and our staff for making these sessions so exciting for the children.

There was great excitement in our Nursery and Reception classes yesterday as we prepared for our family Teddy Bear's Picnic in Walpole Park . In the morning the children made their own sandwiches in class to take along. Each child also brought a special teddy or soft toy. Once at the park, the children sat in a circle and each described their toy to the group. They then joined their families for a picnic and playtime. We are so fortunate to be opposite this wonderful park, thank you to all our families for joining us for such a happy event. 🌳

Trip to the London Wetlands Centre
Yesterday, our Year 1 & 2 classes visited in Barnes for the day. The children enjoyed a Minibeast Safari Workshop where they learnt about the insects and small animals that live in the Wetland. They then went on a Minibeast hunt where the pupils were given equipment to catch the insects and analyse what they looked like.

After a picnic lunch, the classes played in the adventure playground, then saw the otters being fed with a member of staff giving the children some fun facts about them. Everyone had a wonderful day. 🙂

Alaiya: My favourite part of the trip was when we got to go and see the Otters and learn lots of things about them.

Max: I liked seeing how the otters got fed fresh fish in the water.

Parisa: I liked going to the adventure playground and going on the zip line.

Dominic: I liked the Minibeast Safari and catching loads of bugs and small animals and discovering their different body parts.

Yuna: I liked finding different types of beetles.

Merrie: My favourite part of the trip was when we got to do some bird watching.

Shreya: I liked going to the Explorer Adventure playground.

Haruya: I enjoyed participating in the Mini-beast workshop and learning about all of the different types of Mini-beasts. I especially loved searching for them in their habitat with special tools.

Huge congratulations to Tara in Year 3 who won 1st Place in her category in the recent ISA Butterfly Art Competition 2024. We are so proud of Tara and all our other pupils who entered the competition. 🦋🙂

Yes it's Bruno the Bear from Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club who visited our school last Thursday. The pupils are staff were delighted to meet such an important celebrity! Good luck to Trailfinders for all their future matches.

You are welcome to join us on Saturday 18th May from 10am to 12 noon for our Open Morning.

Discover the benefits of a small school where our children are individually supported to achieve their very best. We are very proud of our current Year 6 pupils who have been awarded 7 academic scholarships to highly selective senior schools.

Tour our school and see our warm and inviting Early Years, our welcoming form classes and specialist teaching facilities for Science, Music and Art.
Meet some of our wonderful pupils and dedicated staff, and gain an insight into our inspiring curriculum.
Book your place today: through our website: www.cliftonlodgeschool.co.uk or call 020 8832 7542 for more information. We look forward to meeting you.

Rated ‘excellent in all areas’ by the ISI in 2023, Clifton Lodge is a leading independent Nursery & Prep School for boys and girls from 3 to 11. Limited spaces available in all year groups, applications are welcome all year round.

Private Prep School in West London - Clifton Lodge School We are a a small, friendly, nurturing prep school in Ealing, West London, for boys & girls aged 3 to 11. Book an open day or a private tour of the school.

Year 5 embarked on an exciting adventure this week, inspired by Captain James Cook! They took on the role of intrepid explorers, scouring the school and Walpole Park for 'new' scientific discoveries whilst dodging dangers just like Cook and his crew did. Through hands-on exploration, our pupils not only learned about historical figures like Captain Cook but also developed critical thinking skills and teamwork.
Here's what some of our young explorers had to say about their journey:
Wesam: “I found being an explorer very interesting. I got to learn many new things which I really liked!”
Dylan: “It was such fun and I enjoyed being like Captain Cook and recording different discoveries.”
Arisa: “I liked finding new things. I was excited to explore!”

Congratulations to Haruya in Year 2 who was awarded a distinction for his grade 2 piano examination. Well done Haruya, we are so proud of you.

Football success
Last Friday, some of our Prep children played football matches against Avenue House School. The Year 3 and 4's played their hearts out, drawing 2-2. They had a great time, learning and growing as a team! The Year 5 and 6's dominated with a 7-0 victory, showcasing incredible teamwork and sportsmanship! The opposition, Avenue House, played well and left the sports field in good spirits. Our children are eager for a rematch!

Dylan B (Year 6): “Everyone played well. We shared the ball and had a great experience.”
Xander (Year 6): “There was great distribution, allowing everyone to have the ball and score goals, including myself – I scored a hat trick!”
Willow (Year 6): “It was a great game – I played well. I enjoyed playing defender – I think I did a good job, considering the clean sheet. I am looking forward to a rematch.”
Alexander (Year 6): “It was a fun game which we enjoyed. We played well! Avenue House had some good chances, but our defence was stronger, so we kept a clean sheet.”
Jay (Year 5): “It was a fun match and I am glad I contributed lots to the team!”
Asher (Year 4): “It was well-played from both sides. I am glad I got to score a goal!”
Woody (Year 4): “It was really fun, and I like that there were no fouls! It was a good game.”
Shuma (Year 4): “It was fun, and the other team played well. I hope we win next time.”
Lenny (Year 3): “It was a really good experience and I had lots of fun! I hope we can play them again.”
Finley (Year 3): “I enjoyed it so much. We played very well, so did Avenue House.”

Congratulations to Miki in Year 5 who gained a very high distinction in her grade 4 piano exam with 140/150 points! Well done Miki, we are so proud of you. 🙂

Welcome back to School - Wednesday 17th April 2024
We hope all our families have had a good Easter break and look forward to seeing you back at school for a busy Summer Term.

We welcome you to contact us either by email: [email protected] or telephone: 020 8832 7542. Our admissions registrar will be delighted to assist you.

Clifton Lodge School Clifton Lodge is an independent Nursery & Prep School in Ealing for boys and girls aged 3 to 11