Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 50.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 71%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.34
- Confidence interval:
- [0.15, 0.53]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 205 | 50.6 | — | 70.7% | 53.2% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 212 | 51.9 | +0.34 | 77.8% | 50.0% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 204 | 52.6 | +0.25 | 79.0% | 41.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 197 | 58.5 | +0.44 | 84.0% | 42.0% | 5.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137914 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Bernadette O'Hanlon |
| Trust | ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WD3 1HG |
| Latest pupils | 205 |
| FSM eligible | 8.4% |
Contact and identifiers
High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HG
http://www.joa.herts.sch.uk/View local authority page1923773881| DfE number | 5418 |
| UKPRN | 10036755 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |