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, together with our Christian ethos 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.”
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Updates
We are so delighted to have been shortlisted in the Independent School of the Year awards 2025, category 'Rising Star'. Our rising star is pianist Arisa Yamamoto who is a Year 6 pupil.
We were also commended in the Independent School of the Year awards 2024, category 'Small Independent School of the Year'. This recognised our commitment to nurture every child to 'Be their Best'.
We are very proud of our Reception children who achieved 86% Good Level of Development (GLD) in 2025. Nationally, the figure for GLD was 68%.
11+ Results 2026
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 Early Years children delighted us this week with their performance of “I’m a Little Chick” at our Spring Concert!
With bright smiles, cheerful voices, and lots of energy, they brought the song to life and made us all incredibly proud. It was a joy to see their confidence shining on stage as they celebrated the season of spring.
Well done to all our little performers — you were amazing! 💛
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On Wednesday we held our annual Spring Concert. We were treated to wonderful singing from both choirs and individual year groups. The concert also showcased talented piano and guitar soloists, along with the school band, who accompanied many of the songs beautifully. We ended on a high note with a lively medley of ABBA songs from the Prep Choir.
A huge thank you to all our pupils and staff (especially Mrs Velkova) for their hard work, and to the parents who came along to support. It was a truly wonderful celebration of music and talent. Here is our Year 1 and 2 singing `There`s a Flower in the Garden`.
#EarlyYears #ealingbroadway #SchoolAssembly #prepschools #schoolconcert #schoolchoir #year1 #year2 #Ealing #cliftonlodgeschool
Our Early Years children had a truly magical day on their trip to Bekonscot Model Village!
From exploring the beautifully detailed miniature world to spotting tiny trains, buildings, and people, the children were full of excitement and curiosity at every turn. A real highlight of the day was taking part in the workshop, where the children got hands-on, dressing up and let their creativity shine.
Here’s what some of the children had to say about their day:
Aria – “I liked the workshop when the children were dressing up as characters from the story.”
Cecily – “I liked the little houses. I thought the circus model was great.”
Artie – “I love trains, so I liked seeing the model trains travelling around the village. I liked the blue one best.”
Louis – “I liked the trains.”
Alice – “I liked taking my packed lunch to the model village.”
Rinka – “I liked dressing up (for the workshop).”
It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork, and imagination throughout the day. We are so proud of how well the children represented our school!
Thank you to all the staff and parent helpers who made this memorable experience possible.
#schooltrip2026🚎📸❤️ #cliftonlodgeschool #bekonscotmodelvillage #ealing #ealingbroadway #EarlyYears
Year 3 had an unforgettable trip to the Tower of London on Wednesday!
During our visit, we were guided around the tower by a ‘prisoner’ named Lady Catherine Grey, who brought history to life with fascinating stories about the tower and the people who once lived there.
The children impressed us with their enthusiasm and knowledge, especially when discussing events like the Princes in the Tower and Richard III—topics they’ve been exploring in school.
Here’s what some of them had to say:
✨ Kloe – “Seeing the Crown Jewels was spectacular!”
✨ Maria – “I liked the White Tower in the middle because it had lots of winding steps.”
✨ Caspian – “Lady Catherine Grey told us so much about the Tower of London! It was cool seeing more modern, taller buildings around the city too.”
✨ Parisa – “There was a game where you had to choose a material and test how good it was for building.”
✨ Andri – “I enjoyed all of it, especially learning about former criminals.”
✨ Kento – “Some of the history videos were very interesting… and a bit scary!”
✨ Sosuke – “I loved seeing all the soldiers around the tower!”
✨ Dominic – “The Crown Jewels looked so shiny and expensive!”
A fantastic day full of learning, curiosity, and excitement—well done, Year 3!
#ealing #ealingbroadway #thetoweroflondon #cliftonlodgeschool #schooltrip2026🚎📸❤️
On Monday 9th March, Years 1 and 2 had a fabulous day visiting Buckingham Palace Royal Mews! 👑✨
It was a fun-filled experience where pupils toured the historic coaches and stables, discovering the magnificent carriages used in the Coronation procession. They had the opportunity to handle special objects and explore fascinating archival materials, learning about the many people, heads of state, and royalty from across the world involved in this incredible event.
The highlight of the day was bringing a coronation ceremony to life, with two lucky pupils chosen to role play and dress up as a king and queen—what a memorable moment!
Year 2 Quotes:
🗨️ “My favourite part of the trip was seeing the horses called Maple and Holyrood. They were aged 7 and 8.” (Bella)
🗨️ “I liked seeing the golden carriage that was used for the Coronation.” (Ade and Sienna)
🗨️ “I learnt that each king and queen made a decision what to change or do for their coronation.” (Bria)
🗨️ “I learnt that they still use carriages today from the olden days.” (Eless)
🗨️ “I was to be a king and have my own coronation.” (Shoma)
🗨️ “I learnt that one of the kings stole the Stone of Scone from Scotland and put it under the coronation chair.” (Aya)
Year 1 Quotes:
🗨️ “I liked learning about how the kings get their crowns. I enjoyed being crowned Queen Ella. I didn`t know that crowns were so heavy!” (Ella)
🗨️ “I liked being able to go on one carriage! It was so cool.” (Shona)
🗨️ “The golden carriage was so beautiful. I thought it was made with gold but it`s actually wood!” (Gabin)
🗨️ “I liked seeing the horses eat their lunch.” (Leo)
🗨️ “I liked the Diamond carriage which had a camera on top and even heating and electric windows!” (Yusuke)
#SchoolTrip #RoyalMews #LearningFun #PrimarySchoolMemories #CliftonLodge #ealingschools #ealing
🚀 Rocket Launch Assembly at Clifton Lodge School!
There was great excitement at Clifton Lodge School this morning as pupils gathered for our Rocket Launch Assembly. Each class proudly presented their rockets, which were judged against a series of criteria including design, creativity, and performance.
The highlight of the assembly came when the rockets were launched, soaring high up into the sky to the delight of all the children and staff! 🌤️🚀
A fantastic event that showcased the children’s creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm for learning. Well done Clifton Lodge! 👏
#CliftonLodge #STEM #RocketLaunch #SchoolAssembly #ealing #ealingbroadway #independentprepschool #ealingschools
🎭 Year 5 Visit Shakespeare’s Globe!
Our Year 5 class, who have recently begun studying Romeo and Juliet, had an unforgettable trip to Shakespeare`s Globe Theatre in London. During the visit, the children explored both the outside and inside of the historic theatre, learning about when it was built (and rebuilt), the materials used to construct it, and why it was designed in such a unique way.
The highlight of the day was an exciting action workshop based on the prologue of the play. Pupils took part in a range of engaging activities, including performing a dramatic slow-motion fight between the Capulets and Montagues! ⚔️
The children were fantastic representatives of our school and their families. They showed enthusiasm, curiosity, and a real commitment to our school value Optime – giving their very best. We are incredibly proud of them! ⭐
What the children said:
Aryan: “It was so fun and amazing, especially the slow-motion fight between the Capulets and Montagues!”
Aila: “I really liked the trip because I have always wanted to visit the Globe Theatre and I got to experience being in the stands.”
Taozi: “I would love to do it again – it was so much fun!”
Finley: “It was amazing in the Globe Theatre, with old-style seats and standing area.”
#cliftonlodgeschool #charactereducation #ealingbroadway #InspiringYoungMinds #ealing #ealingschools #shakespearesglobe @the_globe
Science Week has been full of curiosity and collaboration at Clifton Lodge! 🔬✨
Our Year 6 pupils teamed up with the children in Early Years for a hands-on Science Week activity, exploring, experimenting and discovering together. The younger children loved learning alongside their older buddies, while Year 6 enjoyed sharing their knowledge and encouraging lots of great questions.
Now that their 11+ exams are finished, our Year 6 pupils visit Early Years twice a week to support with reading and classroom activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to develop leadership and mentoring skills, while building special connections with our youngest learners.
Well done to everyone involved for making science so fun and inspiring! 🌱📚
#EarlyYears #cliftonlodgeschool #ealing #ealingschools #charactereducation #ealingbroadway #InspiringYoungMinds #privateschools #scienceweek
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