Nursery
Prep

Nursery and Prep School for 2 - 11 years, nestled in the heart of Caterham.

Rated 'Excellent' in all areas, ISI November 2022

At Essendene Lodge School we take pride in being a family-focused school, where our main aim is to create a nurturing environment where children flourish as happy, successful, and motivated learners.

Our commitment is to provide educational excellence while fostering high expectations, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on a happy, safe, and caring learning atmosphere.

Reception Taster Day 2025

Our next taster day is on Thursday 27th February, 9.00am to 3pm. Book your place here.

Open Morning 2025 - School & Nursery

Join us on Thursday 30th January, 9.30am to 11.30am. Book your place here.

What sets us apart?

Working in Partnership

We cultivate a welcoming community where parents are encouraged to actively participate and share in their child's learning journey.

Igniting Inspiration

We believe in the power of inspirational teaching that ignites and nurtures a genuine passion for learning.

Promoting Success

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic excellence and cultivates the skills necessary for success.

Read our fantastic reviews

Essendene has created something special, in that they have managed to ensure an excellent level of education, but in an environment where the children really feel it is fun, inclusive and somewhere where they all feel valued. They are completely on top of each child's strengths, but equally areas where they need to concentrate a bit more on.
Current Parent, 2023
My kids take part in a wide variety of extra curricular activities, which they very much enjoy, and are also learning to play instruments through the school’s peri lessons.
Current Parent, 2023
The children thoroughly enjoy the wide variety of school trips which are on offer, and in particular enjoy taking part in the workshops and activities which are scheduled during the schools themed weeks, such as maths week, science week and wellbeing week etc.
Current Parent, 2023
I have two children who attend Essendene within the school and Preschool settings. My daughter absolutely loves the school and has really benefitted from the smaller class sizes. It is my firm belief that she has excelled and fully reached her potential due to having a smaller group and a more personalised touch to her learning.
Current Parent, 2023
The school teaches excellent values outside of the classroom including the value of friendship, personal wellbeing and emotional intelligence, all things which are essential for the children's growth.
Current Parent, 2023
The teachers absolutely care about every student as an individual and continue to do a fantastic job of delivering the curriculum in fun, engaging and creative ways, which really capture the students imagination. This level of engagement also ensures that they are taking in what they have learnt.
Current Parent, 2023

Orchard Funding

Orchard Funding is available should you wish to pay school fees monthly.

Essendene Lodge Prep School is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Orchard Funding Ltd which is a lender authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with number 725315. Company number 06656377 registered at 222 Armstrong Road Luton LU2 0FY. Instalment credit option subject to terms, conditions, and acceptance.

What's happening?

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🌟 Proud moments at Essendene Lodge School! Our incredible Year 6 students have secured an impressive array of scholarships to prestigious senior schools. From academic excellence to musical and sporting prowess, our students continue to shine bright, embodying our commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals. 🎓🎶🏅 For more details on our results and destinations, visit our website! Link in bio. #SuccessStories #EssendenePride #FutureLeaders #essendenelodgeschool #essendenelodge #essendeneisthebest #essendeneinspire #caterhamschools #surreyschools #ilgschools
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Interested in joining our ISI rated 'Excellent' school? Book a tour with us today! Visit our website to enquire, link in bio. #essendenelodgeschool #essendenelodge #essendeneisthebest #essendeneinspire #caterhamschools #surreyschools #ilgschools
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This week, Year 3 have been busy exploring the permeability of rocks in science! 🪨💧 With pipettes, water, and a range of fascinating rock samples, they’ve been investigating which rocks allow water to pass through and which ones don’t. 🔍 #caterhammums #caterhamlife #surreylife #surreymums #whatsoninsurrey #learningisfun #independentschools #ingnitinginspiration #lifelonglearners #passionforlearning
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🌳✨ The Kindness Tree is Blooming! ✨🌳 Year 3 have been spreading love and positivity by decorating our Kindness Tree with kind words and phrases. A reminder that kindness grows when we share it. 🌼 Check out the creative and caring contributions from our wonderful Year 3 students! 💖 #caterhammums #caterhamlife #surreylife #surreymums #whatsoninsurrey #learningisfun #independentschools #ingnitinginspiration #lifelonglearners #passionforlearning
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Join us for out Reception Taster day! Time: 9:00AM - 15:00PM Date: February 27th This event is open to any external pupils who may be interested in joining Essendene Lodge in reception. The children will have the opportunity to spend the day (complimentary lunch included) in our wonderful reception class where they will experience music, art and drama lessons, as well as phonics and maths lessons. Spaces are limited to head to our website now to book and avoid disappointment! #essendenelodgeschool #essendenelodge #essendeneisthebest #essendeneinspire #caterhamschools #surreyschools #ilgschools
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Year 4 have been working hard writing their own character profiles based on the African tale, ‘Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters’.
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Year 6 at the early stages of Starry Night… #artatessendene
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Game on! 🎲 So much fun at board game club!😄 #GameTime #FunLearning #BoardGameClub #LearningThroughPlay #PrimarySchoolFun #PlayAndLearn
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Gymnastic Club showing off what we love to do #extracurricularclubs #surreymums #prepschoolsurrey #havingfun
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Our reception children loved exploring the Beebots and getting them under the chairs without crashing. Great teamwork moving the Bee-Bot to the right parking space #programming #learningisfun #surreyprepschool #surreymums #caterham @inspiredlearninggroup
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This week, STEM club have started to make robotic hands!
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An amazing start to the new term after the Christmas break! 🌟 Year 1 has had a fun-filled week exploring science by sorting objects into their correct materials, learning about toys from the past in history, and comparing them to their own toys. 📚✨ We also kicked off our new class book, The Magic Porridge Pot! 📖🔮 #NewTermVibes #Year1Adventures #LearningIsFun #BackToSchool #ILG