The Reach Free School
URN: 139662 • Rickmansworth WD3 8AB
Overview
- Name
- The Reach Free School
- URN
- 139662
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- REACH LEARNING LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Booth (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01923711517
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Long Lane, Rickmansworth WD3 8AB
Summary
The Reach Free School, located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary free school that has been operational since 2013. With a current enrolment of 753 pupils and a capacity of 840, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community where every student feels valued. The school's ethos is encapsulated in the ACE framework: Achievement, Community, and Enjoyment, which guides their approach to education and personal development.
The curriculum at The Reach Free School is designed to inspire a love of learning through high-quality teaching and a range of engaging opportunities. The school offers a unique electives programme that allows pupils to explore various interests beyond the standard curriculum. Additionally, the school is non-selective, welcoming all students without admission tests, and coordinates its own in-year admissions.
Community involvement is a key aspect of The Reach Free School, with a focus on building lasting friendships and a cohesive environment. The school encourages parental engagement and provides regular updates through newsletters, showcasing student achievements and school events. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at The Reach Free School is designed to inspire a love of learning through high-quality teaching and a range of engaging opportunities. The school offers a unique electives programme that allows pupils to explore various interests beyond the standard curriculum. Additionally, the school is non-selective, welcoming all students without admission tests, and coordinates its own in-year admissions.
Community involvement is a key aspect of The Reach Free School, with a focus on building lasting friendships and a cohesive environment. The school encourages parental engagement and provides regular updates through newsletters, showcasing student achievements and school events. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Provision (sen)
- Parent Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- The Reach Free School (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision, Mission and Ethos (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Clement Danes School (80.7)
- Rickmansworth School (80.2)
- Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (64.1)
- Croxley Danes School (57.6)
- Rickmansworth School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- REACH LEARNING LIMITED
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 753
- Boys
- 382
- Girls
- 371
- FSM %
- 20.70
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 753 | 382 | 371 | 840 | 20.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 755 | 371 | 384 | 840 | 18.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 684 | 328 | 356 | 840 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 684 | 328 | 356 | 840 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 666 | 319 | 347 | 840 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 645 | 305 | 340 | 840 | 14.50 |
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