Audley Primary School vs Essendene Lodge School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 812 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audley Primary School
Caterham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Essendene Lodge School
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
108 students
| Measure | Audley Primary School Caterham, South East | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #280 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1344 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 211 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Caterham | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.audleyprimary.uk | www.essendenelodge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Audley Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 108.
- •Audley Primary School is a local authority school while Essendene Lodge School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Audley Primary School better than Essendene Lodge School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Audley Primary School and Essendene Lodge School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audley Primary School: 211. Essendene Lodge School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audley Primary School and Essendene Lodge School rank in South East?
Audley Primary School is 280th of 2,471 and Essendene Lodge School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).