Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery, Caterham
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where pupils feel valued and cared for from their first day in Nursery. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, through warm relationships and tailored support. Leaders are determined to provide enriching experiences for every child, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs participate fully in school life.
Key Strengths
- Strong early years provision with children settling quickly and developing independence and problem-solving skills
- Effective identification and support of pupils with additional needs, including those with speech and language delays
- Well-established behaviour routines resulting in calm, focused classrooms and positive pupil attitudes
- Leaders' ambitious vision and quick action on improvement areas, such as early reading and writing fluency
- Rich enrichment opportunities including theatre and museum visits, residential trips, and celebrations of world religions
Areas for Improvement
- High rates of persistent absence meaning many pupils miss learning and enrichment opportunities
- Some pupils not yet sufficiently fluent writers by end of key stage 1 to fully demonstrate knowledge across curriculum
- Teaching less effective when addressing early-stage writing errors, particularly handwriting
- Year 1 phonics screening outcomes dipped below national averages (though catch-up is now effective)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed, keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School trips to theatres and museums, residential visits, visits to places of worship, Diwali and Eid celebrations
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery provides a broad, engaging curriculum with effective support for pupils with additional needs. The school maintains a calm, positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and well-nurtured.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 82%. Maths has improved from 69% to 86%. Writing has improved from 59% to 73%.
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
22.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
215 pupils
219 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Caterham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Caterham
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.6501%
Overall absence
26.54321%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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