Shepherd Primary vs St John Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 338 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shepherd Primary
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
St John Catholic Primary School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Shepherd Primary Rickmansworth, East of England | St John Catholic Primary School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 1,872 | #1209 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13538 of 15,697 | #9928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 179 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 59.7% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stjohns705.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 23.0).
- •St John Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 37%).
- •St John Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Shepherd Primary is the larger school with 179 students compared with 107.
- •Shepherd Primary is a local authority school while St John Catholic Primary 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 Shepherd Primary better than St John Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Catholic Primary School ranks higher (41.0 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 Shepherd Primary and St John Catholic Primary School?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shepherd Primary: 179. St John Catholic Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shepherd Primary and St John Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Shepherd Primary is 1614th of 1,872 and St John Catholic Primary School is 1209th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).