de Stafford School vs Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 974 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
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
| Measure | de Stafford School Caterham, South East | Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #397 of 679 | #1524 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2416 of 4,090 | #8819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 811 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 811 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.mardenlodge.org |
The verdict
- •Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 40.9).
- •de Stafford School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 215.
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 Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (46.3 vs 40.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are de Stafford School and Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
de Stafford School: 811. Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do de Stafford School and Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
de Stafford School is 397th of 679 and Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery is 1524th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).