Rectory Lane, Ridgehill, Shenley, Hertfordshire WD7 9BG
10 reasons to choose Manor Lodge School
Top line
Manor Lodge School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 83. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Shenley and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Manor Lodge School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. The school has an academically selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Manor Lodge School fees range from £5,770 (Rec) to £6,380 per term (2025/26). Fees include VAT but exclude lunches.
Average class size
Manor Lodge School has three classes per year and an average class size of 20 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Manor Lodge School leavers are one of the top 2% of UK schools by academic achievement. Most pupils go on to one of 10 independent schools and 10 grammar or partially selective or faith state schools. 30% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
The Manor Lodge School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHEE, reasoning, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 5. Structured outdoor learning (lessons outside) for infants in the Woodland Garden, juniors in the Forest Garden. Weekly Mindfulness, Growth Mindset and PSHEE in the ‘Space to Be’ Japanese Garden. The Reading garden supports the English curriculum and visiting speaker programme. School has Eco Schools Green Flag accreditation.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, for art, drama, DT, and computing from Year 3, and for science from Year 5.
Sport at Manor Lodge School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Manor Lodge School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Three choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
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