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Rickmansworth School
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- Croxley Green WD3 3AQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Achieve exceptional outcomes throughout the school up to the end of key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they conduct themselves responsibly and understand the expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Expert teachers break learning into small steps, creating a buzz in classrooms.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders set exceptionally high expectations for pupils鈥� work, personal development and behaviour.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff praise how leaders look after their well-being and workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils choose and raise money for local charities, supporting people with cancer and disabilities.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils are very happy and highly enthusiastic about attending school.
Communication: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: There is strong pastoral support which helps pupils to make changes for the better.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Subject leaders have consistently set out the most important information that they want pupils to learn.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe. They develop strong friendships with each other and very positive relationships with teachers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of reading in the school. Pupils read a wide variety of texts.
Extracurricular Offerings: Trips, both in the UK and overseas, visitors to school and a wide range of enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students demonstrate mature attitudes to learning and support each other.
Career Counselling Services: Access a programme of careers information and guidance that prepares pupils very well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND benefit from expert teaching and resources that securely match their individual needs.
Subjects Offered: Students can study a wide range of courses in the sixth form.
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Rickmansworth School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1531 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Successful partially selective comprehensive academy Rickmansworth School has seen significant gains in student achievement across all key stages.
Ofsted recognised us and gave us an excellent rating with outstanding attributes (October 2017).
At Rickmansworth School, we have implemented major improvements that have been recognised by Ofsted for their positive effects on student success and preparation for adult life.
Our dedication to advancing the School and making it great in every way has been noted favourably by Ofsted.
Students only have one chance to complete their secondary school, thus at Rickmansworth School, we strive to give every student the greatest possible education.
All of our pupils should graduate from Rickmansworth School as well-rounded young adults, and we take great pride in offering a robust extracurricular schedule that includes travels abroad.
As a result, the school underwent a significant renovation project that resulted in the building of an extraordinary new sports hall, an amazing new Sixth Form centre, a specialised Film Studies suite (complete with a cinema), a specialist theatre/drama studio, a swimming pool, and a dining hall.
We are continually exploring for ways to improve the resources available to our children and have a strategic improvement plan to renovate the entire school campus.
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Ofsted recognised us and gave us an excellent rating with outstanding attributes (October 2017).
At Rickmansworth School, we have implemented major improvements that have been recognised by Ofsted for their positive effects on student success and preparation for adult life.
Our dedication to advancing the School and making it great in every way has been noted favourably by Ofsted.
Students only have one chance to complete their secondary school, thus at Rickmansworth School, we strive to give every student the greatest possible education.
All of our pupils should graduate from Rickmansworth School as well-rounded young adults, and we take great pride in offering a robust extracurricular schedule that includes travels abroad.
As a result, the school underwent a significant renovation project that resulted in the building of an extraordinary new sports hall, an amazing new Sixth Form centre, a specialised Film Studies suite (complete with a cinema), a specialist theatre/drama studio, a swimming pool, and a dining hall.
We are continually exploring for ways to improve the resources available to our children and have a strategic improvement plan to renovate the entire school campus.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 80% | 98% | 84% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.80% | 35.00% | 19.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.78 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.72 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 7 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 6 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 3 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 1 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.36 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 1 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 6 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 4 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% 10 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.44 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.41 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.80% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 137 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.64 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.35 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.4% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.87 2 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.76 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.1% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 145 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.30 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.21 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.7% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.15 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.33 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.3% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rickmansworth School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
