Royal Masonic School for Girls
School summary
Tracing its origins to 1788, the Royal Masonic School for Girls has grown into a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2 to 18 in Rickmansworth. With 732 pupils and an unusually generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven to one, it offers a degree of individual attention rarely matched in larger schools. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and judged its compliance fully met. Around 18 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to looking after a range of needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
59%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 February 2026
Teaching & academics
Academic results are a clear strength: 59 per cent of GCSE entries reached grades 9 to 7, well above the national average of 23 per cent. Sciences feature heavily at both GCSE and A-level, with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology and Geography among the most popular sixth-form choices. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, and pupils can study French, Spanish or Chinese. A sixth form of 170 underpins the school's senior academic life.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Mr Kevin Carson
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 170
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
A broad scholarship programme covering academic ability, art, drama, music, sport and all-round talent points to genuine breadth beyond the classroom. With boarding available, the school supports both day pupils and those who live on site through a full daily routine.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1788
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 18%
- EHC plans
- 1.19%
Mobile phone policy
Year 7-11 pupils, including boarders, must keep mobile devices switched off and inside Yondr pouches all day. They are locked in at the start of the day and unlocked as pupils leave school. Sixth form pupils are allowed to use phones in Hind House only.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,080 - £29,022
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £48,405 - £52,020
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A long-established girls' school combining strong results with small classes and a strict, screen-light school day. Day fees of around £28,000 to £29,000 and boarding fees up to £52,000 place it firmly at the premium end.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.