Shepherd Primary vs The Reach Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 680 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
The Reach Free School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
734 students
| Measure | Shepherd Primary Rickmansworth, East of England | The Reach Free School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 1,872 | #264 of 460 |
| National rank | #13538 of 15,697 | #2151 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 179 | 734 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 734 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 59.7% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.7 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/ | www.reachfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Reach Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 23.0).
- •The Reach Free School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 179.
- •Shepherd Primary is a local authority school while The Reach Free 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 The Reach Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Reach Free School ranks higher (46.3 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 The Reach Free School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shepherd Primary: 179. The Reach Free School: 734. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shepherd Primary and The Reach Free School rank in East of England?
Shepherd Primary is 1614th of 1,872 and The Reach Free School is 264th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).