What ages does Widford Lodge School teach?

Widford Lodge School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is an independent school in Chelmsford.

Who is the headteacher of Widford Lodge School?

The headteacher of Widford Lodge School is Miss Michelle Cole, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Widford Lodge School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Widford Lodge School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Widford Lodge School?

Widford Lodge School has 179 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is Widford Lodge School full?

Widford Lodge School has capacity for 270 pupils and 179 on roll (66%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Widford Lodge School a faith school?

No. Widford Lodge School has no designated religious character.

Is Widford Lodge School a selective school?

No. Widford Lodge School is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.

Does Widford Lodge School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Widford Lodge School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Widford Lodge School

Widford Lodge, Widford Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9AN

Phase: Independent schools
School type: Other independent school
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Cole
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Religious ethos: Church of England
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Constituency: Chelmsford
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 270
Pupils on roll: 179
URN: 115391
Local authority: Essex
Website: School website
Telephone: 01245352581

About this school

Widford Lodge School is an independent school in Chelmsford. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 179 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Widford Lodge School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Widford Lodge School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in January 1938, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How Widford Lodge School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	233
2023/24	210
2024/25	206

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 0
Pupils on SEN support: 6

Location

Nearby schools

Community College Initiative Ltd
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0.6 miles
St Cedd's School
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0.6 miles
St Anne's School
Independent schools · Chelmsford

0.6 miles
Thriftwood School
Academies · Chelmsford

1.3 miles
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Free Schools · Chelmsford

1.6 miles

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St Cedd's School Independent schools
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Woodcroft Nursery School Nursery
Baddow Hall Infant School Primary
Baddow Hall Junior School Primary
Barnes Farm Primary School Primary
Beehive Lane Community Primary School Primary
Boreham Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Widford Lodge School teach?: Widford Lodge School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is an independent school in Chelmsford.
Who is the headteacher of Widford Lodge School?: The headteacher of Widford Lodge School is Miss Michelle Cole, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Widford Lodge School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Widford Lodge School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Widford Lodge School?: Widford Lodge School has 179 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is Widford Lodge School full?: Widford Lodge School has capacity for 270 pupils and 179 on roll (66%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Widford Lodge School a faith school?: No. Widford Lodge School has no designated religious character.
Is Widford Lodge School a selective school?: No. Widford Lodge School is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.
Does Widford Lodge School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Widford Lodge School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.