Rickmansworth School

URN: 117572 • Rickmansworth WD3 3AQ

Overview

Name
Rickmansworth School
URN
117572
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Burton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth WD3 3AQ

Summary

Rickmansworth School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, with a capacity of 1,215 students. The school is known for its outstanding pastoral care and a commitment to nurturing students, which contributes to their academic success. It operates as a partially-selective, heavily oversubscribed comprehensive academy, ensuring a diverse learning environment.

The school’s ethos is encapsulated in the "Six Ricky Rs," which promote positive relationships, responsibility, reflection, respect, resourcefulness, and resilience among students. This framework supports not only academic achievement but also personal development, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the high quality of education and exemplary behaviour of pupils, who are described as happy and enthusiastic learners.

Rickmansworth School also has a strong focus on extracurricular activities, particularly in sports and the arts, and serves as a hub for the local School Sports Partnership. The school aims to provide every student with the best educational experience, preparing them for their future aspirations.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1215
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-03-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1215
2024-09-11 1215
2023-09-11 1215
2022-09-11 1215
2021-09-11 1215
2020-09-11 1215

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