Essendene Lodge School
Caterham, Surrey, South East · CR3 5PB
Small by design, Essendene Lodge School educates around 101 boys and girls from age two through to eleven in Caterham, Surrey. The intimate scale allows staff to know each child well, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent at its 2025 inspection, with all compliance requirements met. Led by Mrs Kishwar Ali, this independent, non-denominational school caters for children right through their early years and primary stage in a single, settled community.
101
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 101
- Location
- Caterham, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.essendenelodge.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01883 348349
Headteacher
Head Mrs Kishwar Ali
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school excellent overall, an endorsement of the quality of teaching and learning across its nursery and primary years. Around 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, reflecting a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs within a small setting where individual attention is more readily given.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.87%
- EHC plans
- 3.96%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
The last word
A compact, all-through prep with an excellent ISI rating and a family feel - well suited to parents seeking close attention through the primary years.
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Essendene Lodge School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Essendene Lodge School located?
Essendene Lodge School is located at Essendene Road, Caterham-on-the-Hill, Caterham, CR3 5PB.
What type of school is Essendene Lodge School?
Essendene Lodge School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Essendene Lodge School?
Essendene Lodge School has approximately 101 pupils on roll.
What is Essendene Lodge School's inspection rating?
Essendene Lodge School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.