Shepherd Primary
URN: 117096 • Rickmansworth WD3 8JJ
Overview
- Name
- Shepherd Primary
- URN
- 117096
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Foad (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923773478
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth WD3 8JJ
Summary
Shepherd Primary School is a mixed community school located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 189 pupils, against a capacity of 300. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where high expectations are set for all students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Claire Foad, the school promotes a motto of “Achieving Together,” encouraging children to develop essential values such as Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Shepherd Primary is designed to engage and inspire students, incorporating a variety of enrichment activities, including trips, workshops, and a Forest Schools programme. The school places significant emphasis on the wellbeing of its pupils, integrating wellbeing activities into daily life to ensure that children are ready to learn and thrive.
Shepherd Primary School also values community involvement, providing opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, such as Head Boy or Girl and committee positions. The school encourages parental engagement and invites families to visit and experience the welcoming atmosphere and vibrant school life firsthand.
The curriculum at Shepherd Primary is designed to engage and inspire students, incorporating a variety of enrichment activities, including trips, workshops, and a Forest Schools programme. The school places significant emphasis on the wellbeing of its pupils, integrating wellbeing activities into daily life to ensure that children are ready to learn and thrive.
Shepherd Primary School also values community involvement, providing opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, such as Head Boy or Girl and committee positions. The school encourages parental engagement and invites families to visit and experience the welcoming atmosphere and vibrant school life firsthand.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Absence Procedure (sen)
- Friday letter 10.10.25 (download)
- Friday letter 26.9.25 (download)
- Friday letter 3.10.25 (download)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 24.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | 89 | 100 | 300 | 24.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 100 | 113 | 300 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 247 | 124 | 123 | 300 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 247 | 124 | 123 | 300 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 254 | 128 | 126 | 300 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 285 | 154 | 131 | 300 | 17.00 |
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