Our Reviews

Our reviews speak for themselves

We love to welcome reviewers to Milbourne Lodge because we are immensely proud of our school and the community we have created.

We particularly love it when they write a review that feels like us.

Milbourne Lodge offers a traditional, very personalised education for energetic, bright pupils in pursuit of excellence. The school motto says it all really – ad optima petenda, in other words, ‘strive for excellence’.

– The Good Schools Guide

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Tatler School Guide - Milbourne Lodge School: 2025

Tatler says: "A 'can-do' spirit permeates this small prep in Esher, whose woodland setting belies its proximity to London..."

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Muddy Stilettos Reviews Milbourne Lodge School: 2024

A small school that packs a hefty punch, Milbourne Lodge School has a long-standing reputation for excellent academics sending pupils off to some of the most prestigious senior schools in the country.

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Good Schools Guide Review: March 2023

The GSG says: "The children are industrious and engaged, with a sense of purpose and clearly having the time of their lives. As one parent put it: ‘They are comfortable in their own skin."

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Tatler School Guide - Milbourne Lodge School: 2022

Tatler says: "It does a good job of cherry-picking the best of the modern and the traditional. Every child has a laptop-with-stylus, and a new building is in the pipeline."

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Our annual survey for parents

Every year, we run an extensive survey of current parents asking for open and honest feedback to understand how we can improve.
Our parents say: "The reputation and standard of the school is extremely high. Our son’s first hand experience has been nothing but delightful."

Independent Prep of the Year

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year 2024.

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.

Join us for a personal tour

We warmly welcome families during term time, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you.

Enjoy an informative meeting with Mrs Waite, who will chat to you about your child and what Milbourne can do for them, and answer any questions you may have, followed by a guided tour of the school.

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.

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9 - 11 yrs old

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11 - 13 yrs old

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