Arnold Lodge School, Leamington Spa
Arnold Lodge School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Leamington Spa. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Arnold Lodge School in detail
Arnold Lodge School in its own words
In its own words: "At Arnold Lodge School, our house system forms the foundation of our school ethos and daily life. Every pupil belongs to one of three houses: Dedicas (hard work), Veritas (honesty), or Amicus (kindness), each with four guiding mantras that shape behaviour, character development and community spirit."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arnold Lodge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Arnold Lodge School are The Kingsley School (0.2 miles, selective); The Emscote School (1.7 miles, Good); Arise Education (1.8 miles, Outstanding); and Warwick School (2 miles, selective).
The Kingsley SchoolThe Emscote SchoolArise EducationWarwick School
Where pupils go next
Of the 26 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education and 23% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (5.4%) received SEN support and 10 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lillington Avenue (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Arnold Lodge School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 344 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 February 2019
Integrated
26 January 2016
About
Arnold Lodge School is a co-educational independent school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, founded in 1864. The school has around 300 day pupils, ranging from Reception aged four, to Sixth Form pupils aged eighteen.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,900 to £20,700
depending on year group
| Year Termly Fee R-2 | £15,900 a year |
| Sixth Form | £20,700 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Warwickshire - 7 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arnold Lodge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Arnold Lodge School
Class of 2026 GCSE Celebrations - News
20 Aug 2026
Outstanding A Level & BTEC Results for the Class of 2026 - News
14 Aug 2026
ALS Class of 2025 Celebrate A Level and BTEC Results - News
14 Aug 2025
From Arnold Lodge School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Arnold Lodge School.
- Leamington Spa Holiday Camp (The Kingsley Preparatory School)350m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
444 pupils
485 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leamington Spa
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leamington Spa
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
7.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
444
Total Pupils
239
Boys
205
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Arnold Lodge School
What are GCSE results like at Arnold Lodge School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arnold Lodge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Arnold Lodge School last inspected?
Arnold Lodge School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Arnold Lodge School?
Arnold Lodge School has around 444 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Arnold Lodge School?
Arnold Lodge School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Arnold Lodge School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Arnold Lodge School: Leamington Spa Holiday Camp (The Kingsley Preparatory School) (350m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Arnold Lodge School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 16 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Arnold Lodge School?
Arnold Lodge School is at 15-17 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5TW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)