Shiplake Church of England School vs St Mary's Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shiplake Church of England School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
St Mary's Preparatory
Henley-on-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Shiplake Church of England School Henley-on-Thames, South East | St Mary's Preparatory Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #56 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #224 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 3.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| 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 | Henley-on-Thames | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shiplakeprimary.org.uk/ | www.stmarysprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shiplake Church of England School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 102.
- •Shiplake Church of England School is a local authority school while St Mary's Preparatory is a independent 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 Shiplake Church of England School better than St Mary's Preparatory?
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 Shiplake Church of England School and St Mary's Preparatory?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shiplake Church of England School: 154. St Mary's Preparatory: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shiplake Church of England School and St Mary's Preparatory rank in South East?
Shiplake Church of England School is 56th of 2,471 and St Mary's Preparatory is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).