Clifton Lodge School

What Clifton Lodge School does

Clifton Lodge School is a private preparatory school located in an extended Victorian building in Ealing, West London, serving children aged 4 to 11 across Nursery, Reception, Pre-Prep (Years 1–2) and Prep (Years 3–6). The school is owned and operated through Blenheim Schools, a group of 17 independent schools (1,300+ staff) that itself sits within Outcomes First Group. The school positions its deliberately small size as its primary differentiator, emphasising family-scale pastoral care alongside formal academic outcomes that have earned the ISI's highest double 'Excellent' rating in both academic and personal development.

The academic offering combines the National Curriculum with a Core Knowledge sequence, specialist teaching in French, Music, Art, Science and Sports from Reception or Year 3 upwards, a continuous 11+ preparation programme running from Year 1 through to senior-school offers, and a 1-to-1 personalised laptop programme for Years 3-6 using Google Classroom, Seesaw and Tapestry with digital formative feedback. Ancillary curricular streams include sports delivered via a partnership with Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, on-site freshly prepared meals through Thomas Franks Ltd, after-school care until 6pm, the High Fliers holiday club, and an international admissions and EAL track that supports visa-sponsored pupils.

Revenue is generated primarily from termly tuition fees set at £6,435–£7,250 per term for 2026-2027, plus recurring ancillaries (lunches/educational enrichment at £340/term, EAL £300–£500/term, swimming ~£144/term for Years 1–2, after-school care and holiday club), one-off registration (£150) and acceptance deposit (£950), and international CAS fees. Admissions run on a direct, relationship-driven six-step process led by the in-house admissions registrar, supplemented by open days, private tours, taster days, email newsletters, an active Instagram channel and inbound referrals from local nurseries and international recruitment agents.

Name

Clifton Lodge School

Legal name

Clifton Lodge School

Website

https://cliftonlodgeschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clifton Lodge School is a small private preparatory school in Ealing, West London, serving children aged 4-11 across Nursery to Year 6, and operating as part of the Blenheim Schools group within Outcomes First Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Preparatory Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

Keywords

• Private preparatory education
• Independent day school
• 11+ examination preparation
• Early years education
• Primary school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Ealing, London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: The school charges termly tuition fees across six year groups, ranging from £6,435 to £7,250 per term for the 2026-2027 academic year. Fees are due by direct debit on or before the first day of each term. Late payment incurs a surcharge at 1.5% per month.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams include school lunches and educational enrichment (£340/term), swimming lessons for Years 1 & 2 (approx £144/term), EAL support charges (£300-£500/term depending on year group), after-school care, and holiday club (High Fliers).
3. International Pupil Fees: International students pay a deposit equivalent to one term's fees to secure a place. Students requiring visa sponsorship pay full academic year fees upfront plus a £600 administration fee per CAS.
4. Registration and Acceptance Deposits: A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is charged at application. An acceptance deposit of £950 is required upon offer acceptance (one term's fees for international pupils). The deposit is returnable after the pupil leaves, subject to notice requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clifton Lodge School is a small private preparatory day school in Ealing, West London, delivering full-time education for children aged 4-11 (Reception through Year 6). The school offers a structured Core Knowledge curriculum enhanced by specialist teaching in French, Music, Science, Art, Drama and Sports, alongside a comprehensive 11+ examination preparation programme. Day-to-day operations include on-site freshly prepared school meals, an extensive extra-curricular activities programme, after-school care until 6pm, and a holiday club. The school operates as part of the Blenheim Schools group and charges termly tuition fees ranging from £6,435 to £7,250 per term for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Product overview

Clifton Lodge School is a small private prep school in Ealing, West London, for children aged 4-11. The school offers a unified educational programme structured across four key stages: Nursery (ages 3-4), Reception (ages 4-5), Pre-Prep (ages 5-7), and Prep (ages 7-11). The core academic curriculum is supplemented by specialist teaching in French, Science, Music, Art, Drama, and Sports, with a particular focus on 11+ examination preparation in the Prep years. The school provides 1-to-1 devices for Years 3-6, an extensive extra-curricular activities programme, after-school care, holiday clubs, and termly educational trips. Meals are provided on-site through a partnership with Thomas Franks Ltd. The school is part of Blenheim Schools group and achieved ISI's highest accolade of double 'Excellent' in both academic and personal development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Programme Early years education for children aged 3-4, located in a bright and airy building with a dedicated playground, offering personalised learning with specialised teaching in Music and Sports.
• Reception Class First formal school year for children aged 4-5 following the EYFS Curriculum with specialist French teaching; achieved 86% Good Level of Development (GLD) in 2025 vs national average of 68%.
• Pre-Prep Programme Key Stage 1 education for Years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7) introducing National Curriculum expectations with the Core Knowledge Curriculum for Science, Music, Art, History and Geography, plus specialist Art teaching and weekly swimming lessons.
• Prep School Key Stage 2 education for Years 3-6 (ages 7-11) preparing pupils for 11+ examinations with specialist Maths and English teaching, Science lab instruction, weekly practice tests from Year 5, and interview skills preparation.
• 11+ Examination Preparation Programme Comprehensive 11+ preparation programme beginning in Year 1, including verbal and non-verbal reasoning, practice papers, after-school Prep Club, and interview practice. Pupils sit Progress Tests in English, Maths, and Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT4) from Year 1 onwards; produced 31 offers to highly selective senior schools in 2026 including 7 scholarships.
• After-School Care Service After-school care available each afternoon during term-time until 6pm, with dedicated staff providing a range of age-appropriate activities for all pupils.
• High Fliers Holiday Club Holiday club running at Clifton Lodge for children aged 3-11 during school holidays, offering fun and engaging activities with specialist workshops in a nurturing environment.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Programme After-school clubs including EAL, Lego, Cookery, Drama, Mathematics, English, Touch Typing, Ballet, Football, Science, Chess, Fencing, Art, Rugby, and Programmable Robotics, updated each term.
• Sports Programme Sports tuition delivered in partnership with Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, including football, rugby, netball, rounders, cricket and athletics; Years 3-6 attend weekly sessions at Trailfinders sports ground (20 acres of facilities), and Years 1-2 have weekly swimming lessons.
• Creative Arts (Art, Music, Drama) Programme Creative arts programme including specialist Art lessons, Music lessons with peripatetic piano and guitar teachers, School Choir and Band, Drama curriculum with LAMDA examinations, and Ballet lessons from Early Years to Year 4.
• School Meals Service On-site freshly prepared lunches through partnership with Thomas Franks Ltd, including daily meat and vegetarian options, salad bar, freshly baked bread and balanced desserts, with full catering for dietary requirements and allergies (no nut products on premises).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reception children achieved 86% Good Level of Development (GLD) in 2025 vs 68% nationally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ealing Trailfinders Rugby ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEaling Trailfinders Rugby Club provides all sports provision onsite and offsite at Trailfinders sports ground, ensuring expert tuition and access to professional facilities. On Fridays, all pupils from Year 3 to 6 have an afternoon of sports at Trailfinders. The partnership provides access to 20 acres of facilities including 2 full-size 3G all-weather rugby pitches, 2 grass pitches, cricket pitch, 4 floodlit tennis/netball courts, and 3G all-weather football pitches.
• Thomas Franks LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Franks Ltd is the school's catering partner, providing healthy school meals prepared on-site by the school's own chef using fresh ingredients. The partnership includes daily meat and vegetarian options, salad bar, freshly baked bread, and balanced desserts. Thomas Franks caters for vegetarians, allergy sufferers, and special dietary needs. No products containing nuts or traces of nut oils are allowed on the premises.
• HelpingKids LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClifton Lodge has partnered with HelpingKids Ltd to offer life coaching for children at the school. Individual sessions are held at the school to help children with anxieties, behaviour issues and confidence. HelpingKids Ltd also runs regular parenting seminars at the school to give parents interactive support and guidance.
• Blenheim SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClifton Lodge School is part of Blenheim Schools, a group of 17 independent schools with 1,300+ staff. Blenheim provides shared expertise, funding, investment and long-term stability, enabling schools to plan, grow and thrive. Through the group, the school has access to qualified careers professional pathways (Kelly Guthery, RCDP Level 7). The group is part of Outcomes First Group.
• Ardmore (English Language School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational pupils needing English language support prior to enrolment and/or during their first year may be referred to Ardmore Language School. Ardmore has over 35 years' experience supporting young English learners and has developed an online platform (Ardmore X) for teacher-led and independent study. Ardmore can support international pupils in the weeks and months prior to the start of term and throughout their first few terms at Clifton Lodge.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pembridge Hall School: Co-educational independent prep school in Notting Hill serving ages 4-11. Highly comparable in West/Central London location, age range, fee tier and small-school academic positioning.
• Queensgate School: Independent co-educational prep school in South Kensington for ages 3-11. Directly comparable in London catchment, age band and fee tier.
• The Hall School: Independent boys' prep school in Hampstead covering pre-prep through to 13+. Comparable in London catchment, fee tier and senior-school feeder role.
• Wetherby Preparatory School: Independent boys' prep school in Marylebone for ages 4-13 with an academic focus and strong senior-school placement. Closely comparable in central-London positioning, fee level and admissions profile.
• Bute House Preparatory School: Single-site London prep school (Chelsea) serving ages 4-13 with strong 11+ track record and similar small-class, family-feel positioning. Directly comparable in scale, fee tier and target family.
• Sussex House School: Independent boys' prep school in Chelsea (ages 4-13) widely recognised for 11+ results to top senior schools. Comparable in target parent and academic-outcomes-led positioning.
• Thomas's Battersea: Independent prep school in Battersea serving ages 4-13, part of the Thomas's London Day Schools group. Directly comparable London prep-school model with co-curricular breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton House Schools: Group of independent London day schools spanning pre-prep through secondary. A broader incumbent that overlaps on admissions pool and curriculum model, though multi-site and more diversified.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium independent schools. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the premium K-12 independent space, though at materially larger scale and with international footprint.
• Cognita Schools: International group operating a portfolio of independent schools across multiple geographies. Relevant as a broader incumbent acquirer/operator of independent prep schools, including UK sites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cliftonlodgeschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clifton-lodge-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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