Royal Masonic School for Girls vs Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
880 students
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,198 students
| Measure | Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth, East of England | Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 460 | #105 of 460 |
| National rank | #210 of 4,090 | #856 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 880 | 1,198 |
| Pupils on roll | 880 | 1,198 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.2 | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.4% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.3% | 75.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.69 | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | 39.7 | 32.4 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rmsforgirls.com | www.joa.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 73.5).
- •Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 880.
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls is a independent school while Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls is girls and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is co-educational.
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 Royal Masonic School for Girls better than Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Masonic School for Girls ranks higher (92.3 vs 73.5 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 Royal Masonic School for Girls and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Masonic School for Girls: 880. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School: 1,198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Masonic School for Girls and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School rank in East of England?
Royal Masonic School for Girls is 29th of 460 and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School is 105th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).