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Shepherd Primary
Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8JJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.0 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance in key stages, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally for expected standards. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at just 4%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the school's limited LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than only 12% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.5%
White Other11.1%
Asian Indian8.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.63681, -0.49601 · WD3 8JJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117096
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shepherd Primary rated by Ofsted?
Shepherd Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Shepherd Primary a good school?
Shepherd Primary scores 12.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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