Rickmansworth School vs Royal Masonic School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rickmansworth School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
880 students
| Measure | Rickmansworth School Rickmansworth, East of England | Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #33 of 460 | #29 of 460 |
| National rank | #248 of 4,090 | #210 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,575 | 880 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,575 | 880 |
| Free school meals | 6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.2 | 66.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.5% | 75.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.76 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | 39.7 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk/ | www.rmsforgirls.com |
The verdict
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 90.5).
- •Rickmansworth School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 880.
- •Rickmansworth School is a academy school while Royal Masonic School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rickmansworth 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 Rickmansworth School better than Royal Masonic School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Masonic School for Girls ranks higher (92.3 vs 90.5 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 Rickmansworth School and Royal Masonic School for Girls?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rickmansworth School: 1,575. Royal Masonic School for Girls: 880. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rickmansworth School and Royal Masonic School for Girls rank in East of England?
Rickmansworth School is 33rd of 460 and Royal Masonic School for Girls is 29th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).