Caterham Prep vs Essendene Lodge School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caterham Prep
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
291 students
Essendene Lodge School
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
108 students
| Measure | Caterham Prep Caterham, South East | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 291 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 108 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.caterhamprep.co.uk | www.essendenelodge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caterham Prep is the larger school with 291 students compared with 108.
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 Caterham Prep 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 Caterham Prep and Essendene Lodge School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caterham Prep: 291. Essendene Lodge School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caterham Prep and Essendene Lodge School rank in South East?
Caterham Prep is unranked and Essendene Lodge School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).