Essendene Lodge School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 853 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Essendene Lodge School Caterham, South East | St Francis Catholic Primary School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #371 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 108 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 398 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.stfrancis.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 108.
- •Essendene Lodge School is a independent school while St Francis Catholic Primary School 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 St Francis Catholic Primary 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Essendene Lodge School: 108. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Essendene Lodge School and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Essendene Lodge School is unranked and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 371st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).