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The Reach Free School
Long Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8AB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
753
Capacity
840
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 81% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates strong overall performance. It boasts a commendable 91% parent satisfaction rate and an impressive 83% of students progressing to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly below the national average, the school maintains a robust EBacc entry rate of 70%.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 70% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
White Other9.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.63330, -0.50409 · WD3 8AB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN139662
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.reachfreeschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Reach Free School rated by Ofsted?
The Reach Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2019.
Is The Reach Free School a good school?
The Reach Free School scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Reach Free School?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Reach Free School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Reach Free School in GCSEs?
The Reach Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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