Royal Masonic School Cadogan House A GSG School
- Royal Masonic School Cadogan House
Rickmansworth Park
Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 4HF - Head: Melanie Horn
- T 01923 773168
- F 01923 896729
- E [email protected]
- W www.rmsforgirls.com
- A mainstream independent school for girls aged from 4 to 11 with a linked senior school
- Read about the best schools in East Hertfordshire and West Hertfordshire
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Hertfordshire
- Pupils: 191
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day £13,590 - £17,010; Boarding £25,875 - £27,285 pa
- Open days: September, March
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Royal Masonic School for Girls
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The creative displays of artistic endeavours and handwritten work, along with educational themes that are imaginatively brought to life in every inch of this school, are like nothing else we’ve seen. We walked through World War I trenches in one corridor, only to find a classroom-come-rainforest. We saw the cosiest, most welcoming book-corners known to mankind and ancient Egyptian art practically jumping off the noticeboards. Girls are guaranteed a place at the Royal Masonic School and about 85 per cent take it, making it the clear choice for parents looking for a one stop shop. A tip-top girls’ school for those that favour the ....
What the school says...
In September 2012 we opened a second, parallel Reception class where girls are taught in classes of a maximum of 14. There is a planned expansion in each year group until the school maximum class size of 24 may be reached in Year 6.
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since January 2022, Melanie Horn, previously assistant head at St Martin’s School, Northwood. Studied primary education at University of Wales, Bangor, since when she's been a primary teacher for 20 years working across the maintained and independent sectors.
Entrance
Most join the nursery at 3+ for automatic entry into reception. Two-form entry in reception. Around half a dozen join year 3. Entry from year 1 upwards involves a full day assessment including English, maths and reasoning tests.
Academic ability is ‘just a part’ of the selection criteria, however, with the way candidates approach tasks and interact with other girls during the half day assessment held in equal regard. Around half come from the on-site pre-prep, Ruspini House, though places not guaranteed.
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Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Masonic School for Girls | 2022 | 85% move to the senior school |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Lodge School | 2022 | 1 | ||
| Orley Farm School | 2022 | 5 |
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