West Lodge School
URN: 101481 • DA15 7DU
Overview
- Name
- West Lodge School
- URN
- 101481
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Francis (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02083002489
- Website
- Visit West Lodge School website
- Address
-
36 Station Road, DA15 7DU
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Summary
West Lodge School is an independent preparatory school located in Sidcup, Bexley, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrollment of 168 pupils, the school maintains a small class size of up to 22 students per year group, allowing for personalized attention and fostering a strong family ethos. The school emphasizes individual development, encouraging children to explore their interests and talents within a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at West Lodge is broad and designed to equip students with essential skills for the future, blending traditional subjects with opportunities for outdoor learning and specialist teaching. The school promotes a growth mindset, helping students view challenges as opportunities for learning and personal growth. High academic standards are maintained, with a focus on individual progress and preparation for selective senior schools.
West Lodge values the partnership between parents, teachers, and pupils, aiming to create a supportive community where each child feels valued and confident. The school also embraces its Christian roots, fostering moral and religious awareness while celebrating diverse faiths and worldviews.
The curriculum at West Lodge is broad and designed to equip students with essential skills for the future, blending traditional subjects with opportunities for outdoor learning and specialist teaching. The school promotes a growth mindset, helping students view challenges as opportunities for learning and personal growth. High academic standards are maintained, with a focus on individual progress and preparation for selective senior schools.
West Lodge values the partnership between parents, teachers, and pupils, aiming to create a supportive community where each child feels valued and confident. The school also embraces its Christian roots, fostering moral and religious awareness while celebrating diverse faiths and worldviews.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- Hear our Head Teacher and Pupilstell the West Lodge Story (other)
- Head Pupils Click here to hear Head Pupils speak (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cornerstone School (72.6)
- Woodside School (63.7)
- Pathways Short Stay School (63.5)
- Shenstone School (63.3)
- Shenstone School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 176
- Pupils
- 168
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1944-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 168 | 87 | 81 | 176 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 172 | 84 | 88 | 176 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 168 | 76 | 92 | 176 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 168 | 76 | 92 | 176 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 72 | 99 | 176 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 64 | 104 | 176 | 0.00 |
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