Clifton Lodge School

8 Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5 5BG
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  • Clifton Lodge School, London
Clifton Lodge Preparatory School for girls and boys is a friendly, academic and nurturing school, with a nursery for children from the age of three years.

Children join the Nursery from the age of 3 and are taught by a dedicated, qualified teacher, supported by a team of caring specialist teachers and support staff in a homely classroom. The small class size, with a maximum of 20 children, enables individual and personalised learning. Work is clearly differentiated with each child taught at the appropriate level for their ability. Pupils are introduced to learning through a mixture of adult and child led activities covering the EYFS expectations with a strong focus on reading. There is also plenty of Art and craft which develops creative flair.

French, Music and Sport lessons are taught by specialist teachers. The Nursery also provides plenty of free play to ensure all children thrive through learning to share and use their imagination.

Children can be dropped off from 8am and there is after-school provision each day until 6pm, as well as onsite holiday clubs.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michael Belsito (Head)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 2

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery £5,445* per term (from September 2025)
    *We offer 15 hours Nursery funding. This funding equates to a saving of around £900 per term which will be deducted from the school fees invoice for all Nursery pupils.
    No VAT is charged on Nursery fees.

  • We are a small, family school for boys and girls, offering a sibling discount of 5% for one sibling, 10% discount for an additional sibling and 15% discount for any further siblings.


    Although we charge fees termly there is an option to pay monthly via direct debit with School Fee Plan.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Parking meters are available opposite the school

Clifton Lodge School Reviews (18)

9.9

Clifton Lodge School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clifton Lodge School has 18 reviews.

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Review from Saika N (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't get a clear answer from my child about what's happening at school, so I'm very grateful that they use the App to tell me about it through photos and text. I really enjoy looking at it. I hope they continue to update it frequently. I'm worried about whether my daughter is eating a proper lunch.
I'd be happy if they could somehow let the parents know how she's eating and what she's eating.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
We really appreciate you taking the time to review our Early Years and are delighted that your daughter has settled in so well with us. We would let you know if your daughter was not eating a proper…read more
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Putting our son into Clifton Lodge nursery was one of the best things we could have done! The two ladies are amazing teachers and they supported our son with everything he needed to grow and learn in his own way and we were so pleased with his progress! It's such a lovely environment as well, and so
lovely to see the relationships of the little ones with their teachers, they really love and care for each other! We are very grateful for them! Can't wait for our younger son to start Nursery at Clifton Lodge also! Thank you!
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery and are delighted that your son has settled in so well with us. Kind regards, Clifton Lodge School
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Review from D K (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The school is family-like, with a manageable number of pupils, allowing teachers to give each child careful attention.
With many pupils from backgrounds outside the UK, children are warmly welcomed and never left behind, even if they face language barriers.
My child looks forward to attending every
day, and as a parent, I am extremely satisfied.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted that you are happy with our Nursery. Kind regards Clifton Lodge School.
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Review from Mathieu M (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really caring, friendly nursery with a great learning environment. We love the teacher and the general environment. Our son is very happy there, both during the day and for after school care. We love it.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery, we are delighted that your son is so happy at our school.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with the nursery at Clifton Lodge. My daughter looks forward to going into nursery everyday and has formed a lovely bond with the teachers and wider staff. It is great to see the Headmaster and senior leadership team on the gate in the mornings, welcoming each child by name.
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daughter has learnt so much in her time in nursery so far and I've been particular impressed with her phonics progression. The classroom is a light and welcoming space, with access to a lovely playground. You can tell that the teachers take pride in creating a bright and positive space.
By being part of a larger school, the children benefit from spending time with those in older years. My daughter has particularly enjoyed the buddy system with year 6 and I feel this helps prepare them for moving up within the school. It also means nursery children get to join in wider school events, like the Carol Service and Sports Day.
We would certainly recommend Clifton Lodge Nursery!
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, we are delighted that your daughter has settled in so well and that you are happy with our nursery.
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Review from Eugenio G (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before coming to Clifton Lodge, my son would cry and scream every morning 'I don't want to go to nursery'. Every day was a drama and a nightmare that affected us a lot. Since he has been at Clifton, everything has changed, he is happy, motivated and delighted with his teachers. We are delighted.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for this lovely review - we are delighted that your son is so happy in our nursery.
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to the nursery since September, she is very happy here and the teachers are wonderful. She has just turned 4 and is counting/ recognising letters already. She is always happy in the morning and excited to attend nursery. My son also attended the nursery 7 years ago and we
were that impressed with the school, we enrolled him to the primary school which he still attends.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you are happy with our nursery and that your daughter is doing so well.
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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had such an amazing experience at Clifton Lodge nursery. Our son has progressed so much and the standard of education and care is exceptional.
I could not imagine anywhere else we would feel so at ease or our son could be better prepared to start school next year.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our school. We are delighted that your son has settled in so well at Clifton Lodge.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Clifton Lodge School so far. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. The rooms are very homely and colourful. Children’s work is always put up on the walls and there is always great communication. Staff are always available to talk to and available
by email. The food is excellent and always enjoyed by my children. The chef caters to all allergies and the children do not feel they are left out at all. The space is lovely for outdoor play and areas are covered for rain so that the children can still get some fresh air and enjoy their sports lessons. All staff get to know the children’s names, even if they do not teach them. The head is warm and friendly and always available if needed. The office staff are always on hand to answer any questions and are ever so quick to respond to any queries. We are very happy with the care and education that my children receive here. They have learned so much in the early years.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for this lovely review - we are delighted that your daughter has been so happy in our Early Years.
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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son enjoyed attending Clifton Lodge and was very happy and has now moved to reception class.
He has developed both social and academic skills.
We definitely would recommend this school to new joiners.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted that you were happy with our Nursery. Kind regards Clifton Lodge School.
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Review from Sylvie C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is absolutely delighted to go to nursery every day. Thanks to the team who do a remarkable job, he is highly motivated to learn and assimilates a lot of knowledge with great enthusiasm and energy.
The staff are absolutely brilliant and the children are very well looked after individually and
collectively.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery and are delighted that your son has settled in so well with us.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in his final term at nursery and we could not be happier with the school. There is a real focus on learning but a lot of time is also devoted to developing the children emotionally and my son has become far more confident and resilient over the course of the school year.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you for your very kind review, we are delighted that you are happy with our Nursery.
Kind regards
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Review from Anthony B (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is in nursery and is developing very well. The school are extremely supportive and highly communicative with regards to his progress. The acting head is wonderful and always welcomes the children personally every morning. We are very pleased we choose this school.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are delighted that your son has settled so well at Clifton Lodge.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is well integrated into the life of the school meaning the children bond well with the older children and quickly adapt to a school setting. The staff are kind, experienced and professional. They create a fun environment with a great range of opportunities for the children and fun activities.
My son has settled in quickly despite him being very young in the academic year. His older brother also settled well a few years ago, so I am confident the nursery can take the credit. Wonderful place for children to begin their journey towards school.
Reply from Susan Ward, Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery. We are delighted that your son has settled in so well and our staff will really appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Xiaohua C (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Clifton Lodge School is a small, nurturing and friendly school. It provides my son with a stimulating learning environment. During his year in the nursery class, he has progressed rapidly in reading, writing and numerical skills as well as singing and dancing activities. The teachers and school management
are approachable. Parents are invited to be part of the school community with close involvement in the child's education. Kids are happy and well behaved.
Reply from Susan Ward at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. Kind regards Clifton Lodge School
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Review from N V (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been exceptionally pleased with Clifton Lodge School - Nursery. Good manners and kindness are the ethos of the school and you can certainly see it! Pupils hold open doors and teachers greet pupils with a 'good morning' and a 'good afternoon' handshake every day. The Headmaster / Headmistress
greet all pupils with a handshake at the school entrance every morning - my son loves this routine! Lunches are family style with their teachers. A lot of thought and effort goes into preparing the food and menus. Clifton has a good allergy and no nut policy. The teachers are well informed about managing allergies and avoiding allergens. This was very important to us knowing our child was safe at school. Since starting at Clifton my son has thrived in all aspects of his development. He loves his teachers and he loves learning to read and write. Seeing my child happy and growing in confidence as he learns something new is amazing. My son loves going to school every day!
Reply from Sue Ward, Bursar/Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you for taking the time to review our school. We are delighted that your son has settled in so well at Clifton Lodge.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery in September 2017. The staff have been warm and friendly which has enabled him to settle in well.
There was a noticeable improvement in his speech and understanding of words/sentences in the first term and I am confident he will continue to thrive here.
Reply from Sue Ward, Bursar/Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery. The school really appreciates your wonderful feedback.
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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son started in lower reception as he reached his 4th birthday. Over the year, we saw his confidence and social interaction soar alongside his basic reading, writing and counting. He genuinely loved every day at "BIG SCHOOL". We loved the small class size (12 max) which meant he always got the support,
encouragement and attention he needed. It was the perfect start to his educational needs.
Reply from Sue Ward, Bursar/Marketing Manager at Clifton Lodge School
Dear Mrs King
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Clifton Lodge School. We are delighted that your son is progressing so well and had such a great start in our Nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.915)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10 for Clifton Lodge School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.915 for Clifton Lodge School is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 130 Ratings = 4.915
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Clifton Lodge School is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

6 Child Vacancies

Posted: 26 Nov 2025

We have limited spaces in our current Nursery & Reception classes. Please book a private tour or come to an open day by visiting our website. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

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Meet the Team (3)

Michael

Michael Belsito

Job Title: Head Joined: 2022

Michael Belsito joined Clifton Lodge School as the new Head in September 2022. He has a wealth of leadership experience from both the state and the independent sector, built over the past 25 years. Michael’s ethos and values are perfectly aligned with those of the school which he knows well, having started his teaching career at Clifton Lodge before eventually progressing to Deputy Academic Head.


Michael has since held a range of senior leadership roles across the state and independent sector including at Oldfield Primary School, and Fulham Prep School, and since 2014, has been the Deputy Head at North Ealing Primary.


These leadership experiences have afforded him the opportunity to lead in other areas of school life outside of the purely academic which has seen Michael assume the roles of Inclusion Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health Lead whilst at North Ealing Primary.


Michael strongly believes that communication and relationships with parents and staff are key to forging successful outcomes. He will continue to promote a culture where talents and abilities are nurtured, where children are taught that they should have an open mindset and where there are no limits to their dreams and aspirations.

Louise

Louise Grainger

Job Title: Reception Teacher/EY Lead Joined: 2025

Louise is the Reception Teacher and Early Years Lead. She has considerable experience across primary education, with the last 6 years being in Early Years. Louise has been leading EY English, specialising in Reading & Phonics and believes in a growth mindset approach, teaching children to be independent learners. As well as a passion for inspiring children to be engaged and supported in their learning, Louise has represented England in Netball at the World Championships.

Vanesa

Vanesa Otero Zamora

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2024

Vanesa joined Clifton Lodge School in January 2024 and has a passion for teaching in Early Years. Originally from Spain, she loves Music and Dance and has been teaching in London for over 10 years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clifton Lodge School

What is the Age Range of Children that Clifton Lodge School accepts?

Clifton Lodge School accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Clifton Lodge School Open?

Clifton Lodge School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Clifton Lodge School have capacity for?

Clifton Lodge School has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Clifton Lodge School to the centre of London?

6.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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