The Reach Free School

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Long Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8ABOpen in maps

The Reach Free School is a secondary school in Rickmansworth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 5th of 5 secondary schools in Rickmansworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2019, report published 2 April 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

119 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.2

44.2, 1.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.3%

35.3%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62.2%

62.2%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc69.7%

69.7%, 29.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.11

4.11, 0.02 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

51 students

Average point score per A level entry30.70

30.70, 4.3 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

734 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals19.5%

19.5%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.5%

15.5%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.3%

18.3%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.4%

7.4%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Reach Free School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Royal Masonic School for Girls2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 66.2
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.6
St Clement Danes School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 65.1
Rickmansworth School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 61.2
Harefield School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 37.1

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
REACH LEARNING LIMITED
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Richard Booth
Phone
01923711517
Website
reachfreeschool.co.uk
Address
Long Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8AB
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
139662

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.