Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School vs Rickmansworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
240 students
Rickmansworth School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
| Measure | Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School Rickmansworth, East of England | Rickmansworth School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #20 of 1,872 | #33 of 460 |
| National rank | #138 of 15,697 | #248 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 240 | 1,575 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 1,575 |
| Free school meals | 3.7% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.malvernway.herts.sch.uk/ | www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 90.5).
- •Rickmansworth School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 240.
- •Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Rickmansworth School 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 Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School better than Rickmansworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (97.4 vs 90.5 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 Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School and Rickmansworth School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School: 240. Rickmansworth School: 1,575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School and Rickmansworth School rank in East of England?
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School is 20th of 1,872 and Rickmansworth School is 33rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).