Term Dates
Term Dates 2025 to 2026 2026 to 2027 Spring term Term 3 School closed: Monday 5 January 2026 (Staff Training) Term starts: Tuesday 6 January 2026 Term ends: Friday 13 February 2026 Term 4 Term starts: Monday 23 February 2026 Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026 Summer term Term 5 School closed: Monday 13 April […]
Testimonials
Testimonials What our parents say… I also wanted to pass on thanks to all at Wilds Lodge for the work they are doing. Both girls love school and are making excellent progress. Well done the Nurture Team. Parent So happy N has found his place in your school and has found his safe place to […]
Work with us
Work with us Do you want to change lives and make a difference every single day? If you would like to join the Wilds Lodge team, then we’d love to hear from you! Current roles available Theraputic Boarding Staff Primary Class Teacher Higher Level Teaching Assistant How to apply: For more information, to arrange a […]
Results & Outcomes
Results & Outcomes Our dedicated approach to individualised education ensures that each learner reaches their full potential, both academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on emotional well being and holistic development, our learners consistently demonstrate significant improvements in their academic performance, social skills, and self confidence. This year we have had a really lovely […]
Inspections
Inspections Wilds Lodge School has been recently inspected by Ofsted, our next inspection will be by ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). The most recent Inspection Reports can be read here: Ofsted September 2025 – Care Inspection October 2024 – Care Inspection February 2024 – Care Inspection February 2024 – Eduction Inspection May 2023 – Care Inspection […]
Policies
Policies School policies are reviewed and updated regularly in line with Department for Education guidance. If you have a specific query, require more detail, or have difficulty in accessing any of these policies, then please contact us. Please click on the links below to access the following policies. If you require any other policy documents, […]
Governance
Governance Wilds Lodge School is part of the Cavendish Education family of schools Cavendish Education is a family of day and boarding schools focused exclusively on enabling children and young people with unique learning profiles (including dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism and social communication needs) to be the very best they can be. The schools in the […]
Our Team
Our Team Senior Leadership Team Mr Ian Thorsteinsson Managing Director, UK Schools Ian has a long senior management history in specialist education, particularly in autism schools and services. He has even opened a school for autism in Saudi Arabia. He is passionate about delivering a strong, effective and well resourced provision, which is planned individually […]
Aims and Ethos
Aims & Ethos At Wilds Lodge, our mission is to nurture every individual’s strengths, build lasting connections, and prepare learners with the confidence to step into their future and make valuable contributions to society. At the heart of what we do are six core values that shape our approach and guide us in helping our […]