The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.2
17.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
38.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,550
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Matthew Fletcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarvey Road Primary School
Primary · 382m away
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 703m away
Yorke Mead Primary School
Primary · 715m away
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Secondary · 862m away
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Independent · 1.3km away
Little Green Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Merchant Taylors' Prep School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rickmansworth School a selective school?
No. Rickmansworth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rickmansworth School's Ofsted rating?
Rickmansworth School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rickmansworth School?
Rickmansworth School currently has 1,550 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rickmansworth School take?
Rickmansworth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rickmansworth School?
Rickmansworth School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rickmansworth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rickmansworth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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