Heatherton School vs Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 937 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherton School
Amersham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Heatherton School Amersham, South East | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #402 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 149 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 212 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.berkhamsted.com/heatherton | www.olschesham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 149.
- •Heatherton School is a independent school while Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Heatherton School is girls and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Heatherton School better than Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
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 Heatherton School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heatherton School: 149. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heatherton School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Heatherton School is unranked and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is 402nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).