Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Caterham, CR3 6QH · Surrey · primary school
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171st of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 1,814 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Gatton Park and can join both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 219. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Overview
The inspection found that Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery meets the expected standard across most areas, with safeguarding standards met. Leaders have established a positive culture where pupils feel safe and included, though attendance rates remain a significant concern requiring urgent attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and engaging," well planned to help pupils build essential knowledge, with effective support for those with special educational needs.
- Staff foster "highly effective relationships" with pupils, creating a "harmonious and happy" environment where children feel secure and valued.
- Early years provision offers a "positive start," with children settling quickly and developing independence through purposeful interactions.
- Leaders are "ambitious and highly determined," quickly identifying areas for improvement and implementing coherent strategies to drive change.
- Pupils demonstrate an understanding of fundamental British values and receive effective personal, social and health education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue work to "overcome barriers to attendance" to raise rates and reduce persistent absence, which remains high.
- Teaching of early writing needs strengthening so pupils can apply this learning across the curriculum, as some are not yet "sufficiently fluent writers."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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