Berkhamsted School vs Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 575 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,439 students
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
144 students
| Measure | Berkhamsted School Berkhamsted, East of England | Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery Berkhamsted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #425 of 460 | #48 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3535 of 4,090 | #319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,439 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,439 | 144 |
| Free school meals | – | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 12.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.4 | – |
| town | Berkhamsted | Berkhamsted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.berkhamsted.com | www.swinggate.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 20.0).
- •Berkhamsted School is the larger school with 1,439 students compared with 144.
- •Berkhamsted 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 School better than Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (95.1 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Berkhamsted School and Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkhamsted School: 1,439. Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkhamsted School and Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Berkhamsted School is 425th of 460 and Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery is 48th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).