The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Bernadette O'Hanlon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 313m away
Rickmansworth School
Secondary · 862m away
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Independent · 1.0km away
Harvey Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Charlotte House Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Yorke Mead Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School a selective school?
No. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School?
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School currently has 1,199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School take?
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School?
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 1HG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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