Charlotte House Preparatory School vs Shepherd Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte House Preparatory School
Rickmansworth · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
Shepherd Primary
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Charlotte House Preparatory School Rickmansworth, East of England | Shepherd Primary Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1614 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #13538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 179 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 59.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.charlottehouseprepschool.co.uk | www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shepherd Primary is the larger school with 179 students compared with 103.
- •Charlotte House Preparatory School is a independent school while Shepherd Primary is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Charlotte House Preparatory School is girls and Shepherd Primary is co-educational.
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 Charlotte House Preparatory School better than Shepherd Primary?
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 Charlotte House Preparatory School and Shepherd Primary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlotte House Preparatory School: 103. Shepherd Primary: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlotte House Preparatory School and Shepherd Primary rank in East of England?
Charlotte House Preparatory School is unranked and Shepherd Primary is 1614th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).