Essendene Lodge School
URN: 125420 • Caterham CR3 5PB
Overview
- Name
- Essendene Lodge School
- URN
- 125420
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kishwar Ali (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01883348349
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Essendene Road, Caterham CR3 5PB
Summary
Essendene Lodge School is an independent preparatory school located in Caterham, Surrey, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and family-focused environment where children can thrive as happy and motivated learners. Rated 'Excellent' in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in November 2022, the school emphasizes educational excellence and high expectations for all students.
The curriculum at Essendene Lodge is designed to promote academic success while also fostering personal growth, emotional intelligence, and social skills. With smaller class sizes, teachers are able to provide personalized attention, ensuring that each child's strengths are recognized and areas for improvement are addressed. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music lessons and themed weeks that engage students in diverse learning experiences.
Community involvement is encouraged, with parents actively participating in their children's educational journey. Essendene Lodge School aims to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where children feel valued and supported, making it a conducive place for learning and development.
The curriculum at Essendene Lodge is designed to promote academic success while also fostering personal growth, emotional intelligence, and social skills. With smaller class sizes, teachers are able to provide personalized attention, ensuring that each child's strengths are recognized and areas for improvement are addressed. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music lessons and themed weeks that engage students in diverse learning experiences.
Community involvement is encouraged, with parents actively participating in their children's educational journey. Essendene Lodge School aims to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where children feel valued and supported, making it a conducive place for learning and development.
Useful links
- About Us (sen)
- About Essendene (sen)
- Award Winning Group (sen)
- Our Team (sen)
- Part of ILG (sen)
- Policies (sen)
- Welcome from the Head (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
- Why Essendene Lodge School? (sen)
- Term Dates (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Sunnydown School (67.7)
- Clifton Hill School (57.1)
- Caterham School (46.7)
- Caterham Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Caterham Prep (42.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 101 | 49 | 52 | 163 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 108 | 55 | 53 | 163 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 101 | 63 | 38 | 163 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 101 | 63 | 38 | 163 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 101 | 62 | 39 | 163 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 107 | 63 | 44 | 163 | 0.00 |
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