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West Lodge is a school with Christian roots and a community where all faiths are recognised and celebrated.
West Lodge emphasizes a strong family ethos and character development. The Head Teacher, Mr Robert Francis, speaks of guiding each child to develop a 'skillset for success' including digital literacy, metacognitive skills, problem-solving and safe use of AI, alongside a traditional core curriculum. The school describes its vision as a warm welcome that prioritizes happiness, resilience, independence, and lifelong learning, with an emphasis on a growth mindset and preparing pupils for the world beyond West Lodge.
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Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am to 8:15am; After School Provision runs from 3:30pm to 6:00pm; children receive a light snack; After-School Provision is a chargeable service at £6.50 per hour/session (examples shown for 1, 2, or 3 sessions); sessions are billed in arrears; wraparound care can be used for Years 3–6 after clubs; not required to be booked in advance.
West Lodge is non-selective and offers places in line with its Admissions Policy. Children typically start in Nursery with some receiving a guaranteed progression to Reception the following September. Nursery pupils may attend between five and ten sessions per week. At entry to Nursery there is no selection, though offers are made following a taster day. Occasionally places arise in other year groups and invited prospective pupils undergo a bespoke 'settling in' programme. Places are offered in line with the Admissions Policy; parents may register an interest at any time; visits and tours are available; offers are made after taster days/mornings and registration paperwork has been completed.
Fees per term (Academic Year 2025-26): Nursery – various session options: 5 Mornings £1,318.20; 1 Full Day + 4 Mornings £1,548.20 (Lunch £76); 1 Full Day + 3 Mornings £1,059.20 (Lunch £76); 2 Full Days + 3 Mornings £1,778.20 (Lunch £152); 2 Full Days + 2 Mornings £1,289.20 (Lunch £152); 2 Full Days + 1 Morning £800.20 (Lunch £152); 3 Full Days + 1 Morning £1,031.20 (Lunch £228); 3 Full Days + 2 Mornings £2,009.20 (Lunch £228); 3 Full Days + 1 Morning £1,520.20 (Lunch £228); 4 Full Days £1,750.20 (Lunch £304); 4 Full Days + 1 Morning £2,239.20 (Lunch £304); 5 Full Days £2,469.20 (Lunch £380). Lunch is required for full days. Reception, Year 1, Year 2 – Tuition per term: Reception £4,315.20 (Lunch £380); Year 1/Year 2 £4,315.20 (Lunch £380). Year 3–Year 6 – Tuition per term: Year 3/Year 4/Year 5/Year 6 £4,909.20 (Lunch £380). Optional extras: clubs charged via Parent Portal; wraparound care is £6.50 per hour/session; Fees in Advance Scheme (FIAS) offers 2.5% discount if paid yearly by 1st September; Place deposit £1,000 (refundable after leaving the school once all fees are paid); one term's notice to withdraw; Fees information aligns with School Fee Payment Policy.
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