Croxley Danes School

About Croxley Danes School

Croxley Danes School is a free school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,082 pupils on roll. It is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.6 (2025/26). 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,082 / 1,206 (90%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 January 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Baldwins Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR

Phone

01923284483

Head Teacher

Andy Harris

Website

www.croxleydanes.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Croxley Danes School?

Croxley Danes School is a free school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Croxley Danes School have?

Croxley Danes School has 1,082 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Croxley Danes School's Ofsted rating?

Croxley Danes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2022).

How does Croxley Danes School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Croxley Danes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.6 in 2025/26.

Is Croxley Danes School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Croxley Danes School is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Croxley Danes School?

Croxley Danes School is located at Baldwins Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR.