Welcome to Milbourne
Lodge School
Located in stunning grounds near to Esher, we provide a private Pre-Prep and Prep school education for children aged between 4 and 13 years. At Milbourne Lodge we value every child, and create lasting memories, and our personalised focus and inspirational teaching is reflected in our outstanding academic results. We are united in a passion to maximise the potential and development of each child.
Nurturing Excellence
Our aim is to develop every child so that they can reach their full potential.
We know that there is far more to education than academic achievement and the school provides an environment where all talents can be nurtured and celebrated. We are proud of our long history of success at securing Scholarship and Senior entry to the top Day and Boarding schools in the country.
Inspiring Futures
We are extremely proud of our ability to prepare your child for his or her next school.
We are committed to guiding and supporting each child to develop their independent and critical thinking skills, to nurture their curiosity and to have the confidence to be the very best version of themselves, eager to take the next steps.
Meet our Head
Having had my own children educated at Milbourne Lodge, I have a deep understanding of what makes this school so special:
It is our unique history and heritage and our strong sense of community. The depth and breadth of our unique curriculum, combined with the passion, creativity and dedication of my staff ensures that we fulfil each child's potential. We send boys and girls to a range of prestigious institutions but, most importantly, we create long and lasting memories of the joy of learning and build independence of thought and resilience of spirit, laying down strong foundations for their future.
Judy Waite, Head
Tatler Schools Guide 2026
We are delighted to have been named in the Tatler Schools Guide 'Top Prep and Public Schools in the UK'.
Independent Prep of the Year
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year 2025.
This nomination is a testament to the passion and dedication of our exceptional team and the remarkable pupils we have the privilege to educate at Milbourne Lodge.
INSPECTION REPORTS 2025
Our Latest ISI Inspection
We are delighted to share a summary of our most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which took place in June 2025 under the new national inspection framework.
While schools are no longer graded in the same way, we were pleased to meet all required standards and to receive highly positive feedback across all aspects of school life, from the quality of our teaching and leadership, to the strength of our pastoral care and relationships within the community.
Our summary highlights the key takeaways from the full report and shows how Milbourne Lodge continues to deliver a truly rounded, ambitious, and values-led education for every child.
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Year 3 have been making the most of the beautiful warm weather by taking their learning outdoors! ☀️🌿
Our young artists enjoyed spending time in the outdoor classroom, creating wonderful observational drawings inspired by the world around them. From natural textures to intricate details, their creativity truly shone! ✏️🎨
What a fantastic way to combine fresh air, creativity, and learning! 🌼
#OutdoorLearning #Year3 #ObservationalDrawing #CreativeClassroom #SchoolLife
We were thrilled to welcome rising author Som Holliday to our school! 📚✨
She led two fantastic sessions with our Lower School pupils, sharing her journey as a writer and guiding them through fun, interactive workshops.
This special visit is part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing a love of reading and inspiring creative writing in our youngest learners. We’re so excited about the creativity and inspiration she’s sparked in our classrooms! 🌟✏️
#AuthorVisit #LoveOfReading #CreativeWriting #SchoolLife #Inspiration
✨ Year 2 Assembly Success! ✨
Last week, Year 2 wowed us all with their fantastic Victorian-themed assembly! From superb singing to impressive acting and perfectly timed comedy moments, they truly brought history to life 🎭🎶
Safe to say, everyone was very relieved to return to the 21st century—far away from strict Victorian classrooms, canes, and dunce caps! 😅
Well done, Year 2—you were amazing! 👏
#SchoolLife #milbournelodge #VictorianHistory #ProudMoment
We are incredibly proud of our Director of Sport, Will Lovell, who has reached the fantastic milestone of 200 appearances for the @londonbroncos 🏉👏
An outstanding achievement that reflects years of dedication, resilience and passion for the game — and an inspiration to our pupils every day at Milbourne Lodge.
Will said:
“Proud to reach 200 appearances for the London Broncos. Since starting my rugby league journey in 2012, it has taken a huge amount of hard work and commitment to reach this milestone. Yesterday was a special occasion for me and my family, and I’m grateful to still be doing what I love while working at Milbourne Lodge.”
Congratulations, Will — a brilliant achievement! 🎉
#MilbourneLodge #SchoolSport #LondonBroncos #RugbyLeague #ProudMoment
🌟 Well done, Milbourne Lodge! 🌟
A huge thank you to all of our Milbourne families who contributed to the Easter Egg collection for @waltonhershamfoodbank . Once again, we were blown away by the generosity of our community.
Together, you donated over 500 Easter treats to help bring a little extra joy to local families this Easter 🐣🍫
We are so proud of the kindness and support shown by our Milbourne families. Thank you for making such a wonderful difference!
#MilbourneCommunity #EasterGiving #ProudSchool #ThankYou
🇫🇷 French Poetry Competition at Lancing College 🇫🇷
A huge well done to our fantastic Year 7 & 8 pupils who travelled to @lancing_college today to take part in their French Poetry Competition. They all represented the school brilliantly and truly did us proud! 👏
Special congratulations go to Rion and Adrian, who won Best Costume, and to Caijiro, who was awarded Best Performance in the Year 8 category – an amazing achievement!
We are incredibly proud of all the pupils who took part. Bravo à tous! 🇫🇷✨
#SchoolPride #FrenchPoetry #StudentSuccess #LancingCollege #Bravo
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone joining us for our Open Morning later this week! ✨
Prospective parents will have the opportunity to tour the school with our senior pupils, explore the grounds, and meet our dedicated staff along the way.
Haven’t booked yet but thinking of coming along? There’s still time to sign up — just click the link in our bio to reserve your place. We’d love to see you there!
#OpenMorning #milbournelodge #ProspectiveParents #SchoolCommunity #VisitOurSchool
Strong. Confident. Inspiring. ✨
Today we celebrate the incredible girls in our school who learn, lead, create and support each other every day.
The future is bright.
Happy International Women’s Day. 💜
#InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerGirls #FutureLeaders #SchoolCommunity #GirlsInspire
Begin an unforgettable adventure.
Children who join Milbourne Lodge develop their confidence and gain a genuine love for learning, putting them on the path to success.
4 - 5 yrs old
5 - 7 yrs old
7 - 9 yrs old
9 - 11 yrs old
11 - 13 yrs old
