Curriculum Overview

Our vision is to develop well-rounded successful individuals, all of whom make a positive contribution to Rickmansworth school life and beyond. We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, happy and stimulating environment, one which is based on mutual respect and collaborative relationships between students, staff and the wider community.  Through inspirational teaching of an academic curriculum and varied enrichment opportunities, we support our students to develop a thirst for knowledge and to foster an intellectual curiosity; helping to create life-long learners.  We strive to provide first-class facilities to support exceptional teaching; enabling students to become resourceful and resilient individuals who value education. 

As an academically partially-selective school, it follows that Rickmansworth students are intellectually curious and therefore our curriculum has to reflect this; challenging for all. Our curriculum is split into three main areas: subject, supportive and extra-curricular. Through these, we aim to prepare each student for the next phase of their life as a global citizen, to be adaptable to challenges they may face and to have the resolve of character to be successful.

We recognise that a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum is essential for all students to become effective learners and the next generation of leaders who are ready for the challenges of the future. 

In accordance with our duty under the Equalities Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 to ensure our curriculum provision is accessible for those with disabilities or special educational needs, our approach to the curriculum promotes diversity, equality and inclusion.  We offer varied opportunities both in and outside of the School which enable our students to:

• Develop lively, enquiring minds;
• Have the ability to question, argue rationally and think creatively;
• Be equipped with the knowledge and cultural capital necessary to succeed in life;
• Acquire transferable skills and understand concepts, and to be able to apply these in relevant situations;
• Demonstrate understanding and respect for the uniqueness and beliefs of the individual;
• Maximise opportunities for artistic, expressive, creative and technological experiences;
• Value participation, performance and the creativity of others;
• Achieve  qualifications which maximise opportunities in employment and higher education;
• Develop as confident, responsible and articulate citizens who take responsibility for their own health and well-being, in addition to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development;
• Develop and explore their inner-strengths to thrive at school and beyond.

We place great importance on instilling the attitudes and practises of good scholarship and we achieve this by promoting our key values and ethos through our six ‘Ricky Rs’: resilient, resourceful, reflective, responsibility, relationships and respect; all of which are embedded throughout our curriculum.

For information on our GCSE Options, please read our Options Booklet which can be accessed through the subject curriculum page. 

For information with regard to the School's duty to comply with Equalities Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, please access our Equality and Diversity Policy and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities policies through the Statutory and Important Information page. 

Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Timetable Overview

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Offer

Key Stage 3 Home Learning Timetable

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Offer

Key Stage 5 Curriculum Offer