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Croxley Danes School
Rickmansworth·East of England·Free School
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Croxley Danes School is a secondary free school in Rickmansworth, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Croxley Danes School has a Progress 8 score of +0.10 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 49.7, 72% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,082 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 21.1%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.1%.
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Croxley Danes School has a Progress 8 score of +0.10, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 49.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
72% of students at Croxley Danes School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Croxley Danes School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Croxley Danes School has an overall absence rate of 8.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Croxley Danes School is 21.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Croxley Danes School has 1,082 pupils on roll.
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Croxley Danes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Croxley Danes School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Croxley Danes School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
66/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
23/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.4
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Croxley Underground Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.