Gresham's School vs Royal Masonic School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 177 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gresham's School
Holt · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
876 students
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
880 students
| Measure | Gresham's School Holt, East of England | Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #322 of 460 | #29 of 460 |
| National rank | #2628 of 4,090 | #210 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 876 | 880 |
| Pupils on roll | 876 | 880 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 66.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 75.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 91.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | 42.9 | 39.7 |
| town | Holt | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greshams.com/ | www.rmsforgirls.com |
The verdict
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 36.5).
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls is the larger school with 880 students compared with 876.
- •Gresham's School is co-educational and Royal Masonic School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gresham's School better than Royal Masonic School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Masonic School for Girls ranks higher (92.3 vs 36.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gresham's School and Royal Masonic School for Girls?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Holt and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gresham's School: 876. Royal Masonic School for Girls: 880. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gresham's School and Royal Masonic School for Girls rank in East of England?
Gresham's School is 322nd of 460 and Royal Masonic School for Girls is 29th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).