Chorleywood Primary School vs Shepherd Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chorleywood Primary School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Shepherd Primary
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Chorleywood Primary School Rickmansworth, East of England | Shepherd Primary Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 1,872 | #1614 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #660 of 15,697 | #13538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 59.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 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.chorleywood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chorleywood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 23.0).
- •Chorleywood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 37%).
- •Chorleywood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 4%).
- •Chorleywood Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 179.
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 Chorleywood Primary School better than Shepherd Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Chorleywood Primary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 23.0 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 Chorleywood Primary School and Shepherd Primary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chorleywood Primary School: 205. Shepherd Primary: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chorleywood Primary School and Shepherd Primary rank in East of England?
Chorleywood Primary School is 86th of 1,872 and Shepherd Primary is 1614th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).