Milbourne Lodge School[1]

Independent · ages 4–13

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Headline results

No headline results are published for this school in the latest two years.

Results

No published data for this school.

Ofsted

Inspected by: Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)[2]

ISI inspection

Inspection: June 2025[3]
Framework: Framework from September 2023[3]
Leadership and governance: Standards met[3]
Quality of education: Standards met[3]
Health and wellbeing: Standards met[3]
Social and economic education: Standards met[3]
Safeguarding: Standards met[3]

Health and wellbeing

ISI recommended: The school should ensure pupil behaviour is effectively managed in all lessons to support learning and achievement.

Previous ISI inspections: 2022 (2022 report).

ISI's page for this school

Findings of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), restated in our own words: not ISI's wording. Read the full report on ISI's website.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Sibling priority, 4+ entry: Priority is given to siblings of children already at the school, although this does not guarantee the offer of a place. 2026-10-14[4]
Entrance test date, 4+ entry: 14 May 2026 Entry Sept 2026[4]
Sibling policy: Priority is given to siblings of children already at the school, although this does not guarantee the offer of a place. 2026-10-14[4]

Character & practicalities

Fees

Pre-prep, day: £5,657–£6,381 a term 2026/27 · Reception; Years 1 & 2 · VAT not stated[5]
Prep, day: £7,639–£7,833 a term 2026/27 · Years 3 & 4; Year 5; Years 6, 7 & 8 · VAT not stated[5]

As published by the school on its own website for the year shown, quoted from our archived copy. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest fee the school lists for that stage. Check the school's current fees before deciding: extras (lunch, trips, exams) and bursaries are not included. Fees are never used to rank schools.

Type: Other independent school[1]
Ages: 4–13[1]
Boys / girls: Mixed[1]
Sixth form: No[1]
Boarding: No boarders[1]
Capacity: 280[1]
Local authority: Surrey[1]
Website: www.milbournelodge.co.uk [1]
Nursery classes: No Nursery Classes[2]
Special classes: No Special Classes[2]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan): Not approved[2]
District: Elmbridge [6]
Postcode: KT10 9EG[1]
URN: 125335[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll: 245 2024/25[7]
SEN support: 12.2% 2024/25[7]
EHC plan: 0% 2024/25[7]
Free school meals in the last 6 years: 0% 2024/25[7]

Practicalities

Admissions contact: The admissions contact information includes a phone number and a URL, but no email address is provided. 2026-10-14[4]
Entry points: https://www.milbournelodge.co.uk/admissions-process/ · Reception (4+) · This assists us in making a decision as to whether we feel Milbourne Lodge might be a suitable learning environment for them. · group 'Activity Time' observation used to decide suitability; https://www.milbournelodge.co.uk/admissions-process/ · Year 3 (7+) · Offers for NCY3 (7+) places are sent within one week of your child’s Taster Day. · Taster Day; offers follow; https://www.milbournelodge.co.uk/admissions-process/ · Years 4-8 (8+-13) · they will complete a Maths and English paper, join in lessons in the classroom and at games and be observed during the day. · Taster Day incl. Maths and English paper 2026-10-14[4]
Open events: Milbourne Lodge School offers an Open Morning on Friday 13th November from 9.15am to 11.15am. Entry Sept 2027[8]

Routes to senior schools

No preferential route at 11+/13+: Milbourne is a nurturing school and really prepares the children for their entrance exams. 2026-10-14[9]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic: Since its foundation, Milbourne has established a strong reputation as one of England's leading Prep Schools recognised for outstanding academic achievements.[10]
Warmth: We have a strong family ethos and instil a sense of great pride in our school community.[10]
Structure: Yes, we are traditional but also extremely forward looking.[10]
Sport: Sport is woven into the daily timetable.[10]

Sources

Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments (independent schools' inspectorate and provision). Period 2026-10-17, published 2026-10-17. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-17. Licence: copyright-quoted.
milbournelodge.co.uk: milbournelodge.co.uk — Admissions process. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
Quotes (8)
Priority is given to siblings of children already at the school, although this does not guarantee the offer of a place. (p. 1)
Activity Time for 2027 Reception entry - 14 May 2026 (p. 1)
Enquiries: 01372 462737 (p. 1)
Apply for a place at our exceptional school and put your child on the path to a fantastic educational experience. We have designed our admissions process to be as easy as possible and we will happily guide you every step of the way. (p. 1)
For further information, please follow the link below: (p. 1)
This assists us in making a decision as to whether we feel Milbourne Lodge might be a suitable learning environment for them (p. 1)
Offers for NCY3 (7+) places are sent within one week of your child's Taster Day (p. 1)
they will complete a Maths and English paper, join in lessons in the classroom and at games and be observed during the day (p. 1)
milbournelodge.co.uk: milbournelodge.co.uk — Fees. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
Quotes (6)
Reception £5,657 (p. 1)
School Stage Tuition Fee Lunch Fee (compulsory) Total Termly Fee (p. 1)
Years 1 & 2 £6,381 (p. 1)
Years 3 & 4 £7,639 (p. 1)
Year 5 £7,752 (p. 1)
Years 6, 7 & 8 £7,833 (p. 1)
Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
milbournelodge.co.uk: milbournelodge.co.uk — Open days and visits. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
Quotes (2)
Visit us at our next open morning: Friday 13th November, 9.15am - 11.15am (p. 1)
Book a Visit (p. 1)
milbournelodge.co.uk: milbournelodge.co.uk — Scholarship results. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
Quote
Milbourne is a nurturing school and really prepares the children for their entrance exams (p. 1)
milbournelodge.co.uk: milbournelodge.co.uk — Values aims. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
Quotes (4)
Sport is woven into the daily timetable (p. 1)
We have a strong family ethos and instil a sense of great pride in our school community (p. 1)
Since its foundation, Milbourne has established a strong reputation as one of England's leading Prep Schools recognised for outstanding academic achievements (p. 1)
Yes, we are traditional but also extremely forward looking (p. 1)