Reviews and Reports

"Pupils make consistently good progress and achieve strongly across subjects.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Teaching is purposeful and pupils are highly engaged, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Reading and mathematics are taught effectively, providing excellent foundations.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"SEND and EAL pupils receive strong support and make rapid progress.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"The co-curricular and weekend programme is wide-ranging and develops independence, teamwork, and confidence.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Boarding was judged outstanding, creating a supportive and homely environment.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Safeguarding is robust, with well-trained staff and rigorous systems.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Early Years (Little Lockers) provides an excellent foundation, with boys settling quickly and enjoying purposeful learning.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Pupils are well prepared for their futures through a well-planned careers programme. This include a careers fair that provide pupils with the opportunity to find out more about a range of different jobs and career pathways.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

"Subject teachers, particularly in the core subjects of English, mathematics and science, and creative subjects such as art and drama ensure that older pupils think deeply. Many use probing, questioning, and activities designed to challenge pupils.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate – 2025

“This highly regarded boys’ prep strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Kinaesthetic learning, daily sport for all, an emphasis on good manners, and ‘allowing boys to be boys’ remain pillars of a Lockers Park education."

Tatler Schools Guide

“Newer additions – including critical thinking, ethics, entrepreneurship and a focus on the arts – prepare the boys for success in the modern world (and helped 20 per cent bag scholarships last year). Day boys gladly stay late to enjoy myriad activities and supper with friends, while parents rejoice at the wraparound care – which is included in the fees.”

Tatler Schools Guide

“Everything about the school is focused on bringing out the best in boys – from the 40-minute morning break where they can tear around fields and woodlands with just enough time for a bit of den-building, to the pristine well-structured classrooms.”

Good Schools Guide

“The school feels intimate and the average class size is 12-16, so no question here of the staff and Head being hardwired into the needs and strengths of each pupil.”

Muddy Stilettos

“My sons do–and will always–hold Lockers Park close to their hearts. As parents, we feel, we have made the greatest decision of our lives sending our children there.”

“We have been so impressed with Lockers Park; it is a truly amazing school. All the boys are happy, content and encouraged to be the best version on themselves”

“The school brings out the best in each child, respecting their individuality. Children come first at Lockers Park.”

“We love the amount of outdoor play time and the freedom the children have to explore the grounds.”

“There is a great balance between the academic side and extra-curricular activities. We have found the music and language teaching to be excellent.”