Royal Masonic School for Girls vs Yorke Mead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 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
Yorke Mead Primary School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth, East of England | Yorke Mead Primary School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 460 | #409 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #210 of 4,090 | #3234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 880 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 880 | 441 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.7 | – |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rmsforgirls.com | www.yorkemead.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 73.7).
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls is the larger school with 880 students compared with 441.
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls is a independent school while Yorke Mead Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Royal Masonic School for Girls is girls and Yorke Mead Primary 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 Yorke Mead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Masonic School for Girls ranks higher (92.3 vs 73.7 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 Yorke Mead Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Yorke Mead Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Masonic School for Girls and Yorke Mead Primary School rank in East of England?
Royal Masonic School for Girls is 29th of 460 and Yorke Mead Primary School is 409th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).