Shepherd Primary is a primary school in Rickmansworth, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Shepherd Primary currently has around 189 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 24.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.5%). other white pupils make up about 11.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JJ |
| Website: | http://www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923773478 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Foad |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117096 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 189 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.50% | 120 |
| Other White | 11.10% | 21 |
| Indian | 8.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.80% | 9 |
| African | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Primary Shepherd's Lane , WD3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | - not rated | 369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Catholic Primary School Berry Lane , Mill End WD3 7HG | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Lane , Mill End WD3 8HD | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School Berry Lane , WD3 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reach Free School Long Lane , WD3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Montessori School Penn Road , Mill End WD3 8QN | - not rated | 189 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte House Preparatory School 88 The Drive , WD3 4DU | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Chorleywood College Dog Kennel Lane , Chorleywood WD3 5ER | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park , Chorleywood Road WD3 4HF | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.