Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Rickmansworth, WD3 1HU · Hertfordshire · primary school
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5th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 2,918 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 93.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.08 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With 9 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability if demand rises? How does the curriculum support the 20.0% of pupils who reached the higher standard in extending their learning? What does a typical day look like for a child in the infant phase?
What Ofsted said about Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Overview
The inspection describes attending Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School as a ‘joyful and enriching experience’ where pupils feel ‘happy, safe and well cared for’. The report highlights that the school sets ‘very high expectations’ which are consistently exceeded, resulting in an ‘exceptional quality of education’ and ‘exemplary’ behaviour across all areas.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver a ‘highly ambitious and well-planned curriculum’, explaining concepts clearly and checking understanding carefully to help pupils apply knowledge confidently.
- Reading is a ‘real strength’, with pupils described as ‘highly enthusiastic readers’ who benefit from targeted phonics teaching and personalised support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘very well supported’, accessing the full curriculum and achieving ‘just as well as their peers’.
- Behaviour is ‘highly conducive to learning’, with pupils being ‘polite and considerate’ and actively supporting one another through roles like play leaders.
- Early years provision is ‘excellent’, offering ‘stimulating learning experiences’ that build rich vocabulary and communication skills through creative play.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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