Charlotte House Preparatory School vs St John Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 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
St John Catholic Primary School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Charlotte House Preparatory School Rickmansworth, East of England | St John Catholic Primary School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1209 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #9928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 103 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 107 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.stjohns705.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 103.
- •Charlotte House Preparatory School is a independent school while St John Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Charlotte House Preparatory School is girls and St John Catholic Primary School 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 St John Catholic Primary School?
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 St John Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 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. St John Catholic Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlotte House Preparatory School and St John Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Charlotte House Preparatory School is unranked and St John Catholic Primary School is 1209th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).