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Royal Masonic School for Girls

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, East of England · WD3 4HF

Tracing its history back to 1788, the Royal Masonic School for Girls occupies a substantial site in Rickmansworth, where it educates around 732 girls from age two through to eighteen, including boarders. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent both overall and for personal development, and met all compliance requirements. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one is notably generous, allowing close attention in a non-denominational setting. The school caters for a sizeable proportion of pupils needing SEN support, at around 18 per cent.

732

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£29,022

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-18
Pupils: 732
Pupil:teacher ratio: 7
Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, East of England
Website: www.rmsforgirls.com
Telephone: 01923 773168

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Kevin Carson

Latest results

Attainment 8

66.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

75%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

59%

Teaching & academics

Academic results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 66.2 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 75 per cent of girls secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national 47 per cent. Almost three in five GCSE entries reach the top grades of 9 to 7. The sciences, mathematics and geography feature among the most popular choices at both GCSE and A-level, with subjects such as psychology and business studies broadening the sixth-form offer. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels, the school provides BTEC and EPQ routes, and teaches French, Spanish and Chinese.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 170

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyGeographyBiologyChemistryMathematicsBusiness Studies

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 18%
EHC plans: 1.19%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicAll-rounderArtDramaMusicSport

Languages

FrenchSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageMathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyGeography

Beyond the classroom

A broad scholarship programme spanning academic, all-rounder, art, drama, music and sport indicates the breadth of opportunity the school recognises and rewards. The boarding provision and 2-18 age range allow for a full and continuous school life on site.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1788
Religious character: Non-denom
Boarding: Yes

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.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £28,080 - £29,022
Boarding fees (per year): £48,405 - £52,020

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 3 February 2026

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The last word

A long-established independent girls' school with results comfortably ahead of national averages and a strict phone-free policy for younger pupils. Day and boarding fees place it firmly at the premium end, so it will suit families seeking small classes and strong academic outcomes.

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