Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School vs Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School
Berkhamsted · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
563 students
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
144 students
| Measure | Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School Berkhamsted, East of England | Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Berkhamsted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #48 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 563 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 563 | 144 |
| Free school meals | – | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Berkhamsted | Berkhamsted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.berkhamsted.com | www.swinggate.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 144.
- •Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is a independent school while Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School better than Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School and Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School: 563. Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School and Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School is unranked and Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery is 48th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).