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Rickmansworth School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Fletcher

corporate_fareRICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL

location_onRickmansworth, WD3 3AQ

language Visit Website phone 1923773296

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,511

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Attainment 8

61.2

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Hertfordshire

#227 of 3,216 nationally

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Rickmansworth School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rickmansworth, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Rickmansworth School is an academy converter in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,550 pupils on roll, of whom 7% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.2, placing the school #13 in Hertfordshire and #227 of 3,216 nationally. 80.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 38.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 58.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

61.2

Grade 5+ E&M

80.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)38.1%

Entering EBacc72.60%

EBacc APS5.76

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.50%

EBacc APS5.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS5.78

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS5.72

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS5.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.11

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

155

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.5%

Achieving A*–A25.7%

Achieving A*–B58.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.4%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

145

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

161

Retention rate96.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

144

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 September 2023

Inspection Report

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17 October 2017

Inspection Report

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24 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-09-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-10-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,550 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,550	19	1.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,552	14	0.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,530	23	1.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,531	11	0.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,533	24	1.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,512	25	1.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,511	19	1.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,514	17	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,447	19	1.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,450	16	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,455	15	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,386	12	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,384	9	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,383	17	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,346	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,346	10	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,340	22	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,304	11	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,299	20	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,296	16	1.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,235	17	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,241	18	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,243	8	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,257	16	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,258	10	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,257	24	1.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 65 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 18 pupils

Physical Disability 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

0.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree84%

agree16%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree74%

agree21%

disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree5%

disagree5%

not applicable63%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree16%

disagree5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree68%

agree26%

disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree89%

agree11%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree89%

agree11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree84%

agree16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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