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The Reach Free School

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The Reach Free School

Long Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8AB

Free schools
Pupils
753
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.7%
Attainment 8
44.1
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
33.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
69.7%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
22.7%
EBacc 9-4
42.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.70
A*-A Grades
11.9%
A*-B Grades
35.6%
AAB+ %
11.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 61 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Reach Free School

The Reach Free School is a secondary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 753 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Long Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8AB | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Reach Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Reach Free School

What is The Reach Free School's Ofsted rating?
The Reach Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Reach Free School's latest exam results?
The Reach Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Reach Free School located?
The Reach Free School is a secondary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire (WD3 8AB).
How many pupils attend The Reach Free School?
The Reach Free School has around 753 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Reach Free School with other schools?
View The Reach Free School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.