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St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,592
Capacity
1,590
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 65.1 and a 97% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school's high percentage of students progressing to university (77%) and top-third universities (45%) further highlights its effectiveness in preparing pupils for higher education. Overall, it stands out as a top choice for parents seeking a high-quality educational environment in Hertfordshire.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality 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. | 65.1 | Top 5% 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%. | 97% | Top 5% 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%. | 84% | 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%. | 65% | Top 9% 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%. | 53% | Top 9% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 45% | Top 20% |
Based on 192 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.8%
Asian Indian14.1%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Black African0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.66354, -0.51407 · WD3 6EW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136901
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stclementdanes.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Clement Danes School rated by Ofsted?
St Clement Danes School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is St Clement Danes School a good school?
St Clement Danes School scores 96.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 St Clement Danes School in GCSEs?
St Clement Danes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.1. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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