Welcome to Clifton Lodge School
Everything we do is geared around helping your child to be their best.
We are Clifton Lodge, a small prep school based in Ealing, caring for children aged 3 to 11 years old. we use the word small on purpose – we see 'small' as our biggest advantage; our size allows us to provide an environment which makes our children feel safe, secure, comfortable and at home. We see that as being instrumental to laying great foundations for personal wellbeing, the ability to thrive, which in turn leads to achievement.
Children are taught by a team of hard working and dedicated staff who pull out all the stops to ensure each child’s needs are catered to.
But don’t just take our word for it. Take the word, instead, of the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate who visited us recently and decided to award the school their highest accolade of double “Excellent” in both the academic and personal development of the children. Take the words of our parents who have described Clifton Lodge as “kind and nurturing,” “welcoming and caring,” “the best possible learning environment” and a school which “builds confidence” and “pushes academically.”
Are you interested in finding out more?
Come along to meet the Clifton Lodge family to see for yourself how we can help your child be their best.
Updates
We are so delighted to have been commended in the Independent School of the Year awards, category 'Small Independent School of the Year 2024'. This recognises our commitment to nurture every child to 'Be their Best'.
We are very proud of our Reception children who achieved 93% Good Level of Development (GLD) in 2024. Nationally, the figure for GLD was 67%.
11+ Results 2025
Mr Belsito joined Clifton Lodge School in September 2022. He started his teaching career at our school and was delighted to return many years later as Head. He has considerable experience and knowledge of the local area and schools through his senior roles in both state and independent schools in Ealing.
"Clifton Lodge has a unique feel that everybody notices when they walk through the front door."
- Michael Belsito, Headmaster
Excellent in all areas
ISI Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection Report 2023
We are delighted to announce that following our ISI Inspection we have achieved Excellent in all areas.
FACILITIES & LOCATION
An environment that makes all feel welcome
Our school is located in an extended double-fronted Victorian home in Ealing, close to the centre and only 10 minutes walk from Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth Line, Central and District Lines). There is ample parking (payment by phone or by meter) directly across the road, opposite the school.
The school provides a wonderful range of facilities to enhance pupils’ learning. Our classrooms are bright and fully equipped, including a science lab and art studio.
A large playground with a canopied area gives pupils much needed space for play, events, assemblies and PE. In addition we are sited opposite Walpole Park which we regularly use for outdoor learning.
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Our Year 5 class, who have been learning about “Romeo and Juliet”, thoroughly enjoyed their trip to @the_globe (Shakespeare`s Globe Theatre) . They were able to experience a tour of the outside and inside of the theatre which included learning when it was built (and rebuilt). The pupils found out what it was made from and why and why it was designed in such a way. From there the class attended a lively action workshop based on the prologue of the play. The children were wonderful representatives of both the school and their families. We are proud of their efforts and commitment to the school value Optime – they gave of their best.
Here are some quotes from children:
• Ayla: “It was an amazing experience to see the new Globe Theatre, a replica of the original. I enjoyed seeing the zodiac paintings on the roof of the stage and learning what this meant for plays.”
• Megumi: “I liked learning about the Globe Theatre and listening to our instructor. I also enjoyed the activities!”
• Blake: “My favourite part was seeing how decorated the inside of the theatre was. I was surprised by this: it looks old on the outside but is so pretty on the inside.”
• Billy: “I loved it! I think the trip is good for everyone! My favourite part was seeing and learning about the English Oak pillars on the stage.”
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On Tuesday 25th February, our Year 1 & 2 classes had a wonderful trip to the @sciencemuseum with a `Destination Space` workshop, here are some quotes from the children:
" I really enjoyed the film because it was very interesting to learn about the sea currents." Esma
"I enjoyed watching a 3D film because it felt like the animals from the screen were in the room with us!" Bella
" I loved the space area where we could see all the different planets." Kosuke
"I learned about how doctors do a heart transplant and that was very interesting." Maria
"I really liked to see the war hospitals and how they helped soldiers in tents." Eless
Mikael: "I really like exploring and looking for things in the Space area"
Saki: "I enjoyed the games in the Pattern Pod"
Dominic: "I loved wearing the 3D glasses in the IMAX cinema"
Max: "I learnt in the IMAX movie that there are 3% of Bluefin Tuna fish left in the sea"
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Huge congratulations to our wonderful Year 6 pupils who have achieved an outstanding set of 11+ offers to highly selective senior schools including 9 academic, music and drama scholarships. We are so proud of you all.
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We are excited to share some wonderful news from our School Council and Eco-Committee! Both groups have been working together to enhance our school garden and promote sustainability.
So far, they have planted a variety of fruits and vegetables, including cherry tomatoes, radishes, and strawberries. Additionally, beautiful flowers such as daffodils and tulips have been added to brighten the space. We are hopeful that the produce grown in the garden will be used in our school lunches in the near future.
As part of their efforts to support local wildlife, the team has also added a bird feeder to the garden. We`re thrilled to report that we`ve already had visits from Parakeets and Bluetits, which is a great sign of a thriving natural environment.
We’re so proud of the work the School Council and Eco-Committee have done and look forward to seeing the positive impact this has on our school community.
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You are very welcome to join us on Wednesday 19th March from 10.30am to 11.30am for our Open Morning.
Discover the benefits of a small, family environment 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%.
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 most year groups, applications are welcome all year round.
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Our pupils at @cliftonlodgeschool were introduced to the Global Canvas 2025 Art Competition in their Art lessons. This is an annual international art contest run by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation @dswfwildlife to encourage creativity from young people, displaying thought and concern for our planet’s environment and the incredible wildlife that inhabits it.
We had some wonderful entries and subsequently, to celebrate and share the effort of all those taking part, the Eco committee asked the children to bring their projects into school, to showcase them as a part of an Eco-committee assembly. Well done to you all, we were so impressed by your creativity and art skills 🙂
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Last week, our Nursery class visited Ealing Fire Station as part of their `People Who Help Us` topic. The children were excited and engaged as they explored the Fire Station and met the firefighters. The highlight of the visit was when the firefighters showed the children the fire trucks and explained the different equipment they use to keep us safe.
The children eagerly asked questions about how the fire trucks work, and the firefighters gave clear and simple explanations. Some children even had the opportunity to try on firefighter helmets and jackets, which they absolutely loved!
This outing provided an excellent opportunity for the children to connect the concept of `People Who Help Us` with real-life heroes in our community. They were fascinated by the equipment and loved hearing about the firefighters` work, and some even talked about wanting to be firefighters themselves one day!
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We celebrated Chinese New Year at Clifton Lodge yesterday with a wonderful themed lunch and activities in the classrooms.
In Year 3 the pupils learned how different countries around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The children designed a snake as it is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac.
Finally, Chuhang’s mother shared some beautiful New Year posters with the class which they used to decorate the classroom.
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