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Widford Lodge Preparatory School
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Widford Lodge Preparatory School
- Primary
- Chelmsford CM2 9AN
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Foundational Skills: Pupils develop excellent knowledge and skills across the curriculum, with an emphasis on effective teaching methods.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum supports high achievement. Pupils perform well in National Curriculum tests and entrance exams.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop thinking skills consistently through opportunities for independent research and synthesis.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly in maths and reading, supported by rigorous teaching and assessment.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support ensures pupils with SEND make excellent progress, often exceeding expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, respect, and collaborative skills, reflecting a strong moral code.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective specialist support, leading to good progress and achievements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is effectively prevented; safety measures follow statutory guidance thoroughly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A strong emphasis on promoting pupil welfare and safety is evident throughout the school.
Parent Feedback: Most parents agree that governance, leadership, and management benefit student learning.
Parental Involvement: School fosters parental involvement through consultation and transparent communication policies.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a diverse extracurricular program, excelling in music, drama, and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Suitable outdoor spaces support physical education and recreational play effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: High quality teaching and assessments lead to excellent pupil progress across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments and targeted support underpin successful pupil achievements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching relies on worksheets in some areas, limiting study skill development.
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Widford Lodge Preparatory School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 210 students from age 2-11 yr.
Tuition fee 拢336 to 拢3,929 for the highest grade offered.
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Perhaps the most crucial choice a parent will have to make is the school to send their child to.
The learning environment at Widford Lodge is exceptional and different.
For more than 80 years, we have been fostering a passion of learning in children between the ages of 2 and 11 years old.
Today, we take great pride in being a high-achieving school that offers a broad and balanced academic programme in a motivating setting rich in opportunity for kids to succeed.
Our goal is to provide every one of our kids with the opportunity to thrive in a positive, caring atmosphere, reach their full potential, and do everything they are capable of.
We are a forest school, and every half-term, every student from pre-school to year six participates in an activity to enjoy the stimulation of the outdoors and develop their self-belief, confidence, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
I hope visiting Widford Lodge's website gives you a sense of what the school has to offer your child and encourages you to learn more.
Come and visit our school to discover how our students learn, develop independence, and mature into well-rounded, resilient young adults prepared for the chances and difficulties that life will present.
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The learning environment at Widford Lodge is exceptional and different.
For more than 80 years, we have been fostering a passion of learning in children between the ages of 2 and 11 years old.
Today, we take great pride in being a high-achieving school that offers a broad and balanced academic programme in a motivating setting rich in opportunity for kids to succeed.
Our goal is to provide every one of our kids with the opportunity to thrive in a positive, caring atmosphere, reach their full potential, and do everything they are capable of.
We are a forest school, and every half-term, every student from pre-school to year six participates in an activity to enjoy the stimulation of the outdoors and develop their self-belief, confidence, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
I hope visiting Widford Lodge's website gives you a sense of what the school has to offer your child and encourages you to learn more.
Come and visit our school to discover how our students learn, develop independence, and mature into well-rounded, resilient young adults prepared for the chances and difficulties that life will present.
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | 拢336 to 拢3,929 | 拢3,675 to 拢4,900 | 拢3,175 to 拢3,400 |
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拢336 to 拢3,929
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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