Croxley Danes School
Rickmansworth, WD3 3LR · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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47th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 770 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.1 · 83 | 30% | 2.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.6 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Croxley Danes School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in drama workshops, DofE taster walks, cultural excursions, and trips to Thorpe Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,049 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,206. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How are the drama workshops integrated into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Croxley Danes School
Overview
Croxley Danes School is described as a place where pupils “blossom” through a broad curriculum taught consistently well. The report highlights a “highly inclusive environment” with “extremely positive” behaviour and high attendance, supported by strong leadership that has swiftly addressed past challenges in the sixth form.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with leaders taking “swift” action to support disadvantaged pupils and remove barriers to learning.
- Behaviour is “extremely positive,” with pupils being “polite, considerate and respectful” and bullying being “very rare.”
- The school fosters a “highly inclusive environment” where staff use “rigorous systems” to identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leadership is “highly ambitious,” with governors holding leaders to account and ensuring resources are used effectively for vulnerable pupils.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, trips, and visitors that build “friendships, confidence and resilience.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils are well supported to respond to feedback so they can “improve their work” and deepen understanding.
- Leaders should more closely analyse the impact of the personal development programme to ensure it builds knowledge effectively over time.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils “feel safe.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.7 |
| 2024/25 | 51.3 |
| 2025/26 | 51.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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