Rickmansworth School

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Rickmansworth, WD33AQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.7%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Scots Hill
Rickmansworth, WD33AQ
Phone
1923773296
Website
rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136606
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ
Website
http://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL
Capacity
1,575 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,531
Free School Meals
7.4% (113 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
142 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.7 (+36.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
53.6 (+34.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.0 (+18.5 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
191
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,531 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(54 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"NISI DOMINUS AEDIFICAVERIT - Unless the Lord build"

Responsible Respect Relationships Resourceful Resilient Reflective

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Rickmansworth School. The Headteacher presents the school as an outstanding comprehensive academy with a long history of pastoral care and high expectations. The message highlights the six Ricky Rs (Responsible, Respect, Relationships, Resourceful, Resilient, Reflective), a broad curriculum, extensive facilities, and opportunities through extra-curricular activities and international/travel experiences, inviting engagement through open events.

Facilities

Innovation & Design Centre (including robotics) Photography dark rooms Drama studios Languages laboratory State-of-the-art sports facilities Learning Resource Centre

Admissions Criteria

Rickmansworth School publishes an Admission Number of 240 in Year 7. The school emphasizes community and family with proximity and sibling criteria, while retaining partial selection through academic ability and musical aptitude. Admissions involve the South West Herts Consortium entrance test, with priority catchment areas defined by postcodes (e.g., WD17, WD18, WD19, WD23, WD24, WD25, WD3, WD4, WD5, HA6-2, HA6-3). Applicants must complete Hertfordshire County Council’s CAF and the school’s SIF; deadlines and specifics are provided for each admission cycle. The school provides information on Historical Admissions Data and In-Year admissions, and offers appeals processes for those not offered a place. Sixth Form admissions are handled separately by the Sixth Form Office.

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