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Schools in Shepperton

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,748 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Shepperton at a glance

Strong primary inspections, weaker results at 11

How Shepperton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries71 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1155%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 52.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary19%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Shepperton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Shepperton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Shepperton

1 mainstream schools in Shepperton, best first

St Nicholas CofE Primary School

Shepperton, TW17 9AD · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

52 first choices, 54 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
539
Pupils per teacher
22.6
View school St Nicholas CofE Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Shepperton

1 mainstream schools in Shepperton, best first

Thamesmead School

Shepperton, TW17 9EE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

175 first choices, 216 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
1,054
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Thamesmead School

Nurseries in Shepperton

3 in Shepperton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Shepperton

1 in Shepperton, by the school's Eduscope score

Halliford School

Shepperton, TW17 9HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Boys

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
513
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Halliford School

Special Schools in Shepperton

1 in Shepperton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Manor Mead School

Shepperton, TW17 8EL · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
155
Pupils per teacher
6.7
View school Manor Mead School

Private Schools in Shepperton

1 in Shepperton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Halliford School

Shepperton, TW17 9HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Boys

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
513
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Halliford School
The map

Every school in Shepperton, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterHalliford School, InspectedThamesmead School, Expected standard or betterManor Mead School, OutstandingJollies House, GoodShepperton Preschool Limited, OutstandingPartou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good2
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Shepperton vs England

How good are Shepperton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Shepperton

SheppertonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    55%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    19%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good0
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Shepperton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
55% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Shepperton has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% more pupils than in 2018.

19% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Shepperton's state schools each January.

Up 5% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Shepperton19%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Shepperton

How many schools are in Shepperton?

Shepperton has 7 schools, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Shepperton?

The highest-ranked schools in Shepperton on Eduscope are St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Thamesmead School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Shepperton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Shepperton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 0 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Shepperton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Shepperton, 55% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Shepperton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Shepperton is 16.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Shepperton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Shepperton is 21.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Shepperton?

There are 1,748 pupils enrolled across schools in Shepperton, with 694 in primary and 1,054 in secondary. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Shepperton?

There is 1 independent school in Shepperton. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Shepperton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Shepperton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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