The Lodge Schools have been created as the result of merging Downside Boys' Preparatory School and Commonweal Lodge Girls' School. Both schools were founded specifically for the education of boys and girls on the Webb Estate, a unique housing development in private roads dating from the turn of the century. The Lodge Schools are co-educational from 3-11 years but have retained the girls-only senior school.
The schools provide three distinctive environments beginning with Silverdene Lodge for the youngest children, Downside Lodge Preparatory, and Commonweal Lodge, senior girls. The schools specialise in individual support in small groups and achieve high academic standards including scholarships to top public schools and Oxbridge Entrance in the girls VIth Form. The schools are proud of their sporting achievements and performances in music, speech and drama.
The grounds are spacious providing playing fields, gardens and mature trees. There are two swimming pools, full-sized gymnasia and play equipment for the younger children. The schools have computer suites and new purpose-designed laboratories. Modern languages are taught from Year 1, and Latin in the middle years.
An extended day is available from 8.00am to 6.00pm under the supervision of qualified staff.
The schools welcome children of a wide range of abilities. ESL children thrive with us, and many return to their own countries having gained their English Language skills and knowledge of our culture solely from their time with us. Specialist teachers can be provided for extra lessons for these children, and also for private instrumental lessons, and sports such as judo.
