How many pupils does Rickmansworth School have?

Rickmansworth School has 1,550 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rickmansworth School's Ofsted rating?

Rickmansworth School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Rickmansworth School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rickmansworth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63.7 in 2025/26.

Is Rickmansworth School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rickmansworth School is part of RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL.

Where is Rickmansworth School?

Rickmansworth School is located at Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ.

Rickmansworth School

Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ

Outstanding

Inspected 19 September 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

63.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,550

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Rickmansworth School

Rickmansworth School is an academy converter in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,550 pupils on roll. It is part of RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63.7 (2025/26). 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,550 / 1,575 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

5.8%

Free school meals

34%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

10.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

63.7

Attainment 8

269 pupils

79.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

90.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

153 students

11.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

74%

To higher education

34%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

9.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

77.29

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

21.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

8.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£53,312

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,905 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

10.95

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,212

Spend per pupil

£7,499

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ
Phone: 01923773296
Headteacher: Matthew Fletcher
Website: http://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rickmansworth School?: Rickmansworth School is an academy converter in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Rickmansworth School have?: Rickmansworth School has 1,550 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Rickmansworth School's Ofsted rating?: Rickmansworth School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).
How does Rickmansworth School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rickmansworth School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63.7 in 2025/26.
Is Rickmansworth School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rickmansworth School is part of RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL.
Where is Rickmansworth School?: Rickmansworth School is located at Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ.

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