Shepherd Primary

About Shepherd Primary

Shepherd Primary is a community school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 189 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

189 / 300 (63%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8JJ

Phone

01923773478

Headteacher

Claire Foad

Website

http://www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shepherd Primary?

Shepherd Primary is a community school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Shepherd Primary have?

Shepherd Primary has 189 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shepherd Primary's Ofsted rating?

Shepherd Primary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Shepherd Primary perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

37% of pupils at Shepherd Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shepherd Primary?

Shepherd Primary is located at Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8JJ.