Essendene Lodge School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
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.
Head · Mrs Kishwar Ali
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.87%
- EHC plans
- 3.96%
Schools nearby
Caterham Preparatory School
Caterham, South East
Woldingham School
Caterham, South East
Aurora Chaldon School
Redhill, South East
Warlingham Park School
Warlingham, South East
Serenity School
South East
Croydon High School
South Croydon, Greater London
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.