Essendene Lodge School vs Lorenden Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 66 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
Lorenden Preparatory School
Painters Forstal · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
| Measure | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East | Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal, 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 3–11 |
| Students | 108 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 113 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 80.7% |
| 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 | Painters Forstal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.essendenelodge.co.uk | www.lorenden.org |
The verdict
- •Lorenden Preparatory School is the larger school with 113 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 Essendene Lodge School better than Lorenden Preparatory 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 Essendene Lodge School and Lorenden Preparatory School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Caterham and Painters Forstal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essendene Lodge School: 108. Lorenden Preparatory School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essendene Lodge School and Lorenden Preparatory School rank in South East?
Essendene Lodge School is unranked and Lorenden Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).