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Croxley Danes School
Goodgraded 25/01/2022Ages 11–181,082 pupilsNone
Croxley Danes School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Rickmansworth, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,082 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/01/2022, Croxley Danes School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rickmansworth can view Croxley Danes School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/01/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence22.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language27.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851.3
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths50%
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
EBacc entry47%
EBacc average point score4.65
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)31.0
Value added+0.03Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
Retention96%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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