Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 987 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Caterham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students
| Measure | Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Caterham, South East | St Francis Catholic Primary School Caterham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1524 of 2,471 | #371 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8819 of 15,697 | #1866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 215 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.mardenlodge.org | www.stfrancis.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 46.3).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 398 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 Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 46.3 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 Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Caterham and Caterham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery: 215. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery is 1524th of 2,471 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 371st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).