Essendene Lodge School vs Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 231 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essendene Lodge School
Caterham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
108 students
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
| Measure | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East | Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1299 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #7410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 108 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 462 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.essendenelodge.co.uk | www.hillcroftschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 462 students compared with 108.
- •Essendene Lodge School is a independent school while Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is a academy 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 Essendene Lodge School better than Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
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 Essendene Lodge School and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essendene Lodge School: 108. Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essendene Lodge School and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Essendene Lodge School is unranked and Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is 1299th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).