St Clement Danes School
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Capacity
1,592
Pupils
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About St Clement Danes School
St Clement Danes School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.74 is well above the Hertfordshire local authority average of 0.18, placing it firmly among the strongest performing secondaries in the county. That score is more than four times the LA average, which puts the school in the top 8% nationally and second in Three Rivers out of seven schools. Its attainment 8 score of 63.8 is also notably high, and 92.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 232 places in 2025/26, it received 1,144 applications, with 285 first-preference applications for just 201 first-preference offers. That works out at nearly five applicants for every place, a clear sign of its reputation among local families.
Academically, the school’s performance is consistently strong across the board. The EBacc average point score sits at 5.96, and 63.8% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects, with 56.3% achieving a grade 4 or above in it. Progress in the EBacc subjects is particularly impressive at 0.93, while maths progress is 0.68 and English progress 0.48. At A-level, the school’s value added score of 0.15 is rated above average, and the average points per entry of 42.58 equates to a B+ grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B+ too, and 24.3% of entries achieved AAB or higher. The sixth form is officially rated Outstanding by Ofsted, matching the school’s overall Outstanding grade from its most recent inspection in March 2024, where every category — from quality of education to behaviour and leadership — was judged Outstanding.
The school is a large, mixed secondary with 1,592 pupils on roll, operating at full capacity. It offers a wide range of facilities including science labs, an astro turf, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision is broad, with swimming, rugby, hockey, cricket, gymnastics, and badminton among the options, and there are over a dozen clubs including coding, drama, debate, eco club, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND support covers a wide spectrum, from specific learning difficulties like dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. For families looking for a high-performing, oversubscribed state secondary with a strong sixth form and a proven track record of well-above-average academic progress, St Clement Danes is a standout choice in the Three Rivers area.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Chenies Road, Rickmansworth, Three Rivers, WD3 6EW |
| Headteacher | Toby Sutherland |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,592 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,592 / 1,590 (100% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.74)
238th of 3,141
Nationally
28th of 350
In East of England
2nd of 7
In Three Rivers
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
45.1
'22/23
40.5
'23/24
42.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2375%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 236 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)75%
- FE college19%
- Sixth form college1%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
- Not sustained1%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2367%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 195 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
43%
Russell Group
50%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)67%
- Employment18%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Sociology50
- Mathematics49
- History45
- Psychology45
- Business Studies:Single41
- Economics39
- Chemistry37
- Biology36
- Geography36
- Physics26
- English Literature21
- English Language17
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed232
1,144
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
285 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British59.8%
- Asian20.9%
- Mixed10.1%
- White (other)5.2%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Clement Danes School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Chenies Road, Rickmansworth
Three Rivers, WD3 6EW
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