Best 3 Primary schools in Caterham – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Hillcroft Primary School (Primary) in Caterham; St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School (Primary) in Caterham; Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Caterham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hillcroft Primary School, St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School and Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery. They are primary phase and academy converter, voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Caterham, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hillcroft Primary School), published Mar 2023. The lowest is 2 (St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the GLF Schools trust.

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Attribute	Hillcroft Primary School CR3 5PG	St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School CR3 5BN	Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery CR3 6QH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Caterham Surrey CR3 5PG	Caterham Surrey CR3 5BN	Caterham Surrey CR3 6QH
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Mar 2023	2 25 Mar 2024	2 13 Jan 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	180	219
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	GLF Schools	Surrey (936)	GLF Schools
Website	www.hillcroftschool.org	www.stpeter-stpaul.surrey.sch.uk	www.mardenlodge.org
Telephone	01883342606	01883343299	01883343014
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hillcroft Primary School

CR3 5PG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5PG
Ofsted: 1 6 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GLF Schools
Website: www.hillcroftschool.org
Telephone: 01883342606

St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School

CR3 5BN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5BN
Ofsted: 2 25 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: www.stpeter-stpaul.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01883343299

Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery

CR3 6QH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6QH
Ofsted: 2 13 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GLF Schools
Website: www.mardenlodge.org
Telephone: 01883343014

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.