de Stafford School vs Essendene Lodge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
de Stafford School
Caterham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
811 students
Essendene Lodge School
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
108 students
| Measure | de Stafford School Caterham, South East | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #397 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2416 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 811 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 811 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Caterham | Caterham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.destafford.org.uk | www.essendenelodge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •de Stafford School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 108.
- •de Stafford School is a academy 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 de Stafford 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 de Stafford School and Essendene Lodge School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
de Stafford School: 811. Essendene Lodge School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do de Stafford School and Essendene Lodge School rank in South East?
de Stafford School is 397th of 679 and Essendene Lodge School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).