Clavering Primary School vs Shepherd Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clavering Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
179 students
Shepherd Primary
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Clavering Primary School Saffron Walden, East of England | Shepherd Primary Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #317 of 1,872 | #1614 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2452 of 15,697 | #13538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 179 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 59.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Saffron Walden | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.clavering.essex.sch.uk/ | www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Clavering Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 23.0).
- •Clavering Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 37%).
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 Clavering Primary School better than Shepherd Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Clavering Primary School ranks higher (78.1 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 Clavering Primary School and Shepherd Primary?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Saffron Walden and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clavering Primary School: 179. Shepherd Primary: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clavering Primary School and Shepherd Primary rank in East of England?
Clavering Primary School is 317th of 1,872 and Shepherd Primary is 1614th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).