Harvey Road Primary School vs Merchant Taylors' Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Road Primary School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
Merchant Taylors' Prep School
Rickmansworth · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Harvey Road Primary School Rickmansworth, East of England | Merchant Taylors' Prep School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #29 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #205 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 240 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| 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.harveyroad.herts.sch.uk/ | www.mtpn.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Merchant Taylors' Prep School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 240.
- •Harvey Road Primary School is a local authority school while Merchant Taylors' Prep School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harvey Road Primary School is co-educational and Merchant Taylors' Prep School is boys.
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 Harvey Road Primary School better than Merchant Taylors' Prep 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 Harvey Road Primary School and Merchant Taylors' Prep School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harvey Road Primary School: 240. Merchant Taylors' Prep School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harvey Road Primary School and Merchant Taylors' Prep School rank in East of England?
Harvey Road Primary School is 29th of 1,872 and Merchant Taylors' Prep School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).