Roebuck Academy vs Shephalbury Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 943 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roebuck Academy
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Shephalbury Park Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Roebuck Academy Stevenage, East of England | Shephalbury Park Primary School Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1296 of 1,872 | #1794 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10673 of 15,697 | #14845 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.roebuck.herts.sch.uk | www.shephalburypark.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Roebuck Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 13.7).
- •Roebuck Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 32%).
- •Roebuck Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Roebuck Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 228.
- •Roebuck Academy is a academy school while Shephalbury Park Primary School is a local authority 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 Roebuck Academy better than Shephalbury Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Roebuck Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 13.7 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 Roebuck Academy and Shephalbury Park Primary School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Stevenage and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roebuck Academy: 452. Shephalbury Park Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roebuck Academy and Shephalbury Park Primary School rank in East of England?
Roebuck Academy is 1296th of 1,872 and Shephalbury Park Primary School is 1794th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).