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Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.2 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
1,575
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.2, which places it in the top 7% nationally. A strong 91% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 81% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation for further education. Additionally, 74% of students progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions, showcasing the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 61.2 | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 91% | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 81% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 141 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.8%
Asian Indian11.4%
Mixed Other9.9%
White Other6.2%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Other3.4%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.64492, -0.45541 · WD3 3AQ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136606
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rickmansworth School rated by Ofsted?
Rickmansworth School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Rickmansworth School a good school?
Rickmansworth School scores 94.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rickmansworth School in GCSEs?
Rickmansworth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.2. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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