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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,082
Capacity
1,206
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 25% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 50% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a commendable level of student success. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% may suggest room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 51.3 | Top 25% 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%. | 70% | Top 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 47% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.1%
White Other9.2%
Asian Pakistani8.8%
Asian Indian8.4%
Asian Other4.7%
Black African4.7%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.65279, -0.43188 · WD3 3LR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN144402
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.croxleydanes.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Croxley Danes School rated by Ofsted?
Croxley Danes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2022.
Is Croxley Danes School a good school?
Croxley Danes School scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Croxley Danes School in GCSEs?
Croxley Danes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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