Widford Lodge School
URN: 115391 • Chelmsford CM2 9AN
Overview
- Name
- Widford Lodge School
- URN
- 115391
- 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
- 41.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Cole (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01245352581
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Widford Lodge, Chelmsford CM2 9AN
Summary
Widford Lodge School is an independent mixed school located in Chelmsford, Essex, catering to children aged 2½ to 11 years. Established over 80 years ago, the school emphasizes traditional values such as honesty, courtesy, and respect, while preparing students for a rapidly changing world. The school environment is designed to be safe and nurturing, promoting both academic progress and social-emotional development through play and friendship.
The curriculum at Widford Lodge is broad and balanced, encouraging pupils to explore various subjects and activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school also embraces outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, which enhances pupils' confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills. With a focus on individual well-being, the school fosters a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents.
Widford Lodge has been rated as "Excellent" in its most recent ISI inspection, highlighting its commitment to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience. The school offers extended care hours and actively engages with the local community, ensuring that children not only thrive academically but also develop into well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at Widford Lodge is broad and balanced, encouraging pupils to explore various subjects and activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school also embraces outdoor learning through its Forest School programme, which enhances pupils' confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills. With a focus on individual well-being, the school fosters a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents.
Widford Lodge has been rated as "Excellent" in its most recent ISI inspection, highlighting its commitment to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience. The school offers extended care hours and actively engages with the local community, ensuring that children not only thrive academically but also develop into well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Academic Record and Leavers (other)
- Head Teacher’s Welcome (other)
- History of the School (other)
- Inspection Reports (other)
- School Policies (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Staff (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chelmsford Hospital School (65.2)
- Thriftwood School (63.0)
- TLG Chelmsford (62.7)
- Columbus School and College (62.6)
- Community College Initiative Ltd (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 113 | 93 | 270 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 121 | 89 | 270 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 129 | 88 | 270 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 129 | 88 | 270 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 136 | 92 | 270 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 119 | 91 | 270 | 0.00 |
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