Caterham School vs Essendene Lodge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caterham School
Caterham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
1,029 students
Essendene Lodge School
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
108 students
| Measure | Caterham School Caterham, South East | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #549 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3422 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,029 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 108 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.2 | – |
| town | Caterham | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caterhamschool.co.uk | www.essendenelodge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caterham School is the larger school with 1,029 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 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 Caterham School and Essendene Lodge School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caterham School: 1,029. Essendene Lodge School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caterham School and Essendene Lodge School rank in South East?
Caterham School is 549th of 679 and Essendene Lodge School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).