Essendene Lodge School vs Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 45 km 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
Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
Slough · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
| Measure | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East | Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 108 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 106 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.essendenelodge.co.uk | shakhsiyahschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Essendene Lodge School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 106.
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 Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation?
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 Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essendene Lodge School: 108. Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essendene Lodge School and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation rank in South East?
Essendene Lodge School is unranked and Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).