Welcome to Essendene Lodge School

Rated 'Excellent' in all areas, ISI November 2022

Welcome to Essendene Lodge School, a small, well-established Nursery and Prep School nestled in the heart of Caterham. We take pride in being a family-focused, where our main focus 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.

Our next Open Morning is on Thursday 25th January, 9.30 - 11.30am.

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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

What's happening?

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The Essendene PTA Christmas Fair is ready to go. Thank you to Mrs Lovegrove and all her little PTA elves for doing a brilliant job! Feel free to drop in for mulled wine and to see Santa at any time between 11.00 and 2.00 today!

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Our next open morning is taking space on Thursday the 25th of January! Visit the link in our bio to book your place. #essendenelodgeschool #essendenelodge #essendeneisthebest #essendeneinspire #caterhamschools #surreyschools #ilgschools

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An enormous thank you to the PTA for organising a brilliant pub quiz last night…and of course well done to the winning team!

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The Prime Minister for the afternoon is about to questions from the leader of the opposition! #ignitinginspiration #lifelonglearners

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Year 6 have arrived at the Palace of Westminster! Looking forward to their workshop on lawmaking @UKParlEducation

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Our U11 mixed football team had a great time at the @inspiredlearninggroup tournament today finishing 6th! Congratulations to @collingwoodschool5 for coming first overall and to all of the other schools who participated! ⚽️

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The situation is not looking great for Mr Hodgkiss in chess club this afternoon! #chessclub #ignitinginspiration

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Here at Essendene Lodge School we are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of each one of our students. Book an individual tour today to see our school in action! Link in bio. #essendenelodgeschool #essendenelodge #essendeneinspire #caterhamschools #surreyschools #ilgschools

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A great day at the Warner Bros studios. #wbstudiotourlondon. The children loved it and so did the grown up kids. A great start to #antibullyingweek2023 #lotstolearn

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Thank you ⁦‪@wbtourlondon‬⁩ for a fabulous day of Pottering!

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Sadly, Essendene have now left @wbtourlondon After an exhausting but incredibly enjoyable day, we expect to beck at school for 4.30.

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Join us for our next Open Morning! Booking details can be found on our website, link in bio. #essendenelodgeschool #essendenelodge #essendeneisthebest #essendeneinspire #caterhamschools #surreyschools #ilgschools

Welcome to Essendene Lodge School

Rated 'Excellent' in all areas, ISI November 2022

Working in Partnership

Igniting Inspiration

Promoting Success

2024 Open Morning