Caterham Prep vs St John's CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 774 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caterham Prep
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
291 students
St John's CofE Aided Primary School
Caterham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
| Measure | Caterham Prep Caterham, South East | St John's CofE Aided Primary School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1154 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #6496 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 291 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 444 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.stjohns-primary.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Aided Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 291.
- •Caterham Prep is a independent school while St John's CofE Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Caterham Prep better than St John's CofE Aided Primary 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 St John's CofE Aided Primary School?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caterham Prep: 291. St John's CofE Aided Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caterham Prep and St John's CofE Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Caterham Prep is unranked and St John's CofE Aided Primary School is 1154th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).