Clore Shalom School vs Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clore Shalom School
Shenley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Clore Shalom School Shenley, East of England | Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #531 of 1,872 | #199 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4383 of 15,697 | #1538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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 | Shenley | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cloreshalom.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stbernadette.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 67.4).
- •Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 68%).
- •Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is the larger school with 206 students compared with 186.
- •Clore Shalom School is a local authority school while Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is a academy 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 Clore Shalom School better than Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (84.2 vs 67.4 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 Clore Shalom School and Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shenley and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clore Shalom School: 186. Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clore Shalom School and Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Clore Shalom School is 531st of 1,872 and Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy is 199th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).