Aberdour Preparatory School vs Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdour Preparatory School
Burgh Heath · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
302 students
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Epsom · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
267 students
| Measure | Aberdour Preparatory School Burgh Heath, South East | Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery Epsom, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1476 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 302 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 267 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Burgh Heath | Epsom |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aberdourschool.co.uk | www.shawleyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aberdour Preparatory School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 267.
- •Aberdour Preparatory School is a independent school while Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery 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 Aberdour Preparatory School better than Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery?
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 Aberdour Preparatory School and Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burgh Heath and Epsom in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aberdour Preparatory School: 302. Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aberdour Preparatory School and Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery rank in South East?
Aberdour Preparatory School is unranked and Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery is 1476th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).