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.
Follow Milbourne Lodge on Social Media
Congratulations to Bede who has been awarded a Drama Scholarship at @epsomcollegeuk
This fantastic achievement is a reflection of Bede’s talent, commitment, and dedication to drama throughout his time at school. Bede says, “I am delighted that my hard work has paid off.”
We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and wish him every success as he continues to develop his passion for performing arts at Epsom College.
#DramaScholarship #PerformingArts #SchoolSuccess #StudentAchievement #EpsomCollege
🚓👮♀️ Our Reception children were thrilled to welcome members of the local community police team to Milbourne Lodge School this week!
The officers spoke to the children about how they help keep people safe and support the community, answering lots of thoughtful questions along the way 💙
The highlight of the visit was definitely exploring the police car 🚔✨ The children loved looking inside, discovering the different equipment, and hearing the siren! 🔊
A fantastic hands-on experience helping our youngest learners build their understanding of the world around them 🌍
#SchoolLife #ReceptionClass #CommunityHelpers #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay
Thank you @hamptonschooluk for a fantastic Maths Wizard Competition in your impressive auditorium!
We had a brilliant time problem-solving, competing, and building teamwork skills - all while celebrating a real love of maths. The atmosphere was inspiring and full of wonder. The wonderful hospitality and organisation made it such a great experience for all.
See you next year!
#math #milbournelodge #teamwork #collaberation
Today, a group of pupils from Years 3–8 had the fantastic opportunity to visit @cranleighschool for an exciting day of musical workshops 🎶
The day was filled with creativity, collaboration, and plenty of enthusiasm, all culminating in a wonderful joint orchestral performance that showcased everyone’s hard work and talent.
A huge thank you to Cranleigh School for hosting us and providing such an inspiring and memorable experience!
#MusicEducation #Orchestra #CreativeLearning #StudentExperience #Collaboration
What a lovely afternoon celebrating the official opening of our beautifully refurbished pavilion! ☀️🍦
With plenty of sunshine and lots of ice lollies enjoyed by all, it was wonderful to see so many of you join us on the field. Thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the field soon—whether for one of our exciting summer events or to enjoy the pavilion during the many cricket matches throughout the term! 🏏
#SchoolCommunity #SummerAtSchool #CricketSeason #milbournelodge #SunnyDays
It’s been so lovely to have the children back in school over the past two days—buzzing with excitement and laughter!
From cricket bats and balls in action to the swimming pool open in the sunshine, it’s been a wonderful start.
We’re so excited to share the newly refurbished pavilion with you all and hope you’ll be able to join us for the official opening tomorrow afternoon ☀️🏏
#BackToSchool #SchoolLife #SunnyDays #PavilionOpening #SchoolCommunity
We’re so excited to kick off the summer term this Wednesday and all the amazing opportunities it will bring!
Before the Easter holidays, we were lucky enough to enjoy a fantastic special assembly led by @RoBolabx 🤖✨ It was a brilliant experience and really sparked curiosity and excitement across the school.
We can’t wait for the first after-school club session to start this week—there’s so much to look forward to!
#SummerTerm #milbournelodge #AfterSchoolClub #STEM #ExcitingTimes
Something very exciting is on the horizon for some of our Year 6 pupils! 🎶✨
Before the Easter holidays, they took part in a special pilot scheme (more details coming soon 👀), and we welcomed a videographer along with some very important guests into our Music Department.
We can’t wait to share more with you when it officially launches—watch this space! 🎥🎵
#Year6 #milbournelodge #SchoolLife #MusicMatters #ExcitingTimes
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
