Arnold Lodge School
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, West Midlands · CV32 5TW
Arnold Lodge School offers an all-through independent education in Leamington Spa, taking pupils from age 4 right up to 18 across a single, compact community of around 469. Its modest size sets the tone: a small sixth form of 54 and a familiar feel rather than the scale of a larger institution. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, with the same top mark for pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met. Led by Head Mr David Preston, it suits families seeking continuity and individual attention over the long arc of a child's schooling.
469
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£15,816
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 469
- Location
- Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Website
- www.arnoldlodge.com
- Telephone
- 01926 778050
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr David Preston
Latest results
Attainment 8
44.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
45%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit a little below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 44.5 against the national average of 46.9 and 45% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, just shy of the 47% average. The curriculum is broad and flexible, combining GCSEs and A-levels with BTEC and the EPQ, which gives pupils with differing strengths several routes through. A notably high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, at over a quarter, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 54
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 26.23%
- EHC plans
- 1.49%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Creative and applied subjects feature prominently at GCSE, including Art & Design, Drama & Theatre Studies, Design & Technology and Media studies, pointing to provision beyond the purely academic. At A-level the spread runs from sciences and mathematics to Business Studies, Psychology and Government and Politics.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,600 - £15,816
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 May 2023
The last word
A small, all-through independent where personal development and individual support carry as much weight as exam tables. Best suited to families who value a close-knit setting and a flexible mix of qualifications.
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Arnold Lodge School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Arnold Lodge School located?
Arnold Lodge School is located at 15-17 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW.
What type of school is Arnold Lodge School?
Arnold Lodge School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Arnold Lodge School?
Arnold Lodge School has approximately 469 pupils on roll.
What is Arnold Lodge School's inspection rating?
Arnold Lodge School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 May 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.