A Thriving Jewish Life at RMS
We are very sorry to hear the news that Immanuel College will be closing this summer. We are here to support you and your daughter through this transition, and we invite you to book a private tour to see if RMS For Girls is the right fit for you.
We are proud to have a long-standing and thriving Jewish Society (JSoc). Our Jewish community is a vibrant, integral part of our student body, supported by staff who ensure traditions are not just respected, but celebrated.
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Respecting the Calendar: Our curriculum and school diary are carefully planned to accommodate Jewish holidays. We ensure no required events—such as parents’ evenings or report releases—fall on the Sabbath or High Holy Days.
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Cultural Continuity: We support students on the FZY Israel Tour and work closely with the Holocaust Educational Trust to mark Yom HaShoah annually.
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Rabbinical Connection: We welcome a visiting Rabbi once a term to provide further guidance and connection for our students.
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Exceptional Care: Beyond the classroom, our pastoral care, PALs (Peer Assistance Leaders) programme, and dedicated SEND department ensure every girl feels seen and supported.
A Personal Note of Support
The news of the Immanuel College closure is devastating, and we understand the weight of the decisions you are suddenly having to make. Please know that we are here, not just as a fellow independent school, but as friends who truly value the education and community Immanuel College provided.
At RMS For Girls, we are ready to offer a place of stability, care, and understanding for your daughter. While we are an inclusive, multi-faith school, we share the same deep-rooted respect for tradition, growth, and the moral values of Chesed (kindness) and excellence that you chose for your daughter at Immanuel College.
Your daughter will find a warm environment where her heritage is honored. We are here to listen and to make this transition as gentle as possible for your family.
We know time is of the essence. Our admissions team is standing by to speak with Immanuel College families regarding both day and boarding places.
Email address: etaker@rmsforgirls.com
Mrs Emma Taker – Director of Marketing & Admissions
Meet Sophia Hardy: Jewish Leadership at RMS
RMS’ warm, supportive and ambitious community means so much more than you might think. It isn’t just a family community to which you can belong. It is a place where young people are encouraged and supported to explore and understand their culture, their values and the contribution they can make to the world.
As a Jewish member of the leadership team at RMS, I have the privilege of seeing the way we make space for our Jewish community to thrive, to be brave and vocal, and to be a vital part of how we work. I am particularly passionate about the way in which our students learn to work collaboratively across cultural and faith backgrounds, preparing them wonderfully to be strong women, guided by their values, their faith and their strong sense of identity, in the wider world beyond our school.
For our Jewish pupils, this support is seen in the way we create time and space for them and their families, by never scheduling a required parent or pupil event on a Friday evening, so that we can honour Shabbat. Or the way in which we are very careful to ensure our trips, events and communications align with Chaggim in such a way as to respect and support our pupils to live a full spiritual life.
It is in the special menus we enjoy to share our sweet treats on Rosh Hashanah, or the way we celebrate our Bat Mitzvah girls with love and shared joy as they prepare for their big day. I love the way Jewish festivals are celebrated with our community, and I am proud when our students stand alongside others to share their passion, ideas and drive for Tikkun Olam, or gather to collectively learn about and remember the Shoah.
RMS is a wonderful and safe environment to learn and grow as a young person and I am immensely proud of the way our Jewish pupils truly thrive as part of our diverse community.
I would be very happy to speak to anyone interested in sending their daughter to RMS.
Email address: shardy@rmsforgirls.com
Mrs Sophia Hardy – Deputy Headteacher (Academic)
Meet Jessica Bergman: A Jewish Perspective on RMS Life
As a Jewish student who joined RMS at the age of seven and stayed through to the end of Sixth Form, I have experienced first-hand how this school nurtures both academic ambition and cultural identity. My sister and I both studied and boarded here, and today, I am proud to be back as a member of the English Department.
Growing up at RMS, I never felt I had to compromise on my heritage. I understand how vital it is for Jewish families to see their values and traditions truly understood within their daughters’ school. Having walked these corridors as a student and now as a teacher, I would be happy to share my personal journey or answer any questions you might have about Jewish life and our vibrant JSoc at RMS.
Email address: jbergman@rmsforgirls.
Mrs Jessica Bergman – Teacher of English & RMS Alumna
Meet Deborah Clayden - Head of JSoc
Having spent over six happy years teaching at Immanuel College (2017-2023), I was very saddened to hear of its closure. Once you have been a part of the Immanuel family, you remain part of it for life. RMS has that same family feeling. Now in my third year of teaching French and Spanish here, I can say that the attention to the individual student is exceptional and the atmosphere is calm yet fun and positive.
I took over the running of JSoc in my second year here, and it is now a thriving hub of activity, with support from the UJS (Union of Jewish Students) who supply our pizza and occasional speakers too. Highlights have been our Year 7 Bat mitzvah where the whole year group celebrated the Jewish students in their rite of passage and danced the Moshiach (all 100 girls plus teachers and even the headmaster!), our Pesach seder, our Purim and Chanukah parties, our Tu Bishvat fruit art activity and our stall at the cultural diversity fair where our large Israeli flag waved proudly for all to see.
I would be very happy to speak to anyone interested in sending their daughter to RMS.
Email address: dclayden@rmsforgirls.com
Mrs Deborah Clayden – Teacher of French and Spanish
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Education Without Boundaries: Ages 2 to 18
A New Home for Immanuel College Girls
We understand that you chose Immanuel for more than just its results; you chose it for its heart, its community, and its values. At RMS, we see those same priorities reflected in our own halls every day. We invite you to discover a school that doesn’t just share your high standards, but one that shares your commitment to kindness, tradition, and the well-being of the whole girl.
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Admissions Support: We are here to ensure a smooth and gentle transition for your family. Our team is prioritising personal consultations to provide the certainty and stability your daughter needs for the new academic year.
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Pastoral Continuity: Our staff are briefed on the situation and are ready to provide the extra emotional support needed for girls joining us under these circumstances.
Location & Accessibility
While we are set in 300 acres of peaceful parkland, we are exceptionally well-connected for our boarding families.
- By Bus: We know that for many Immanuel families, the school run is a major consideration. To ensure a seamless transition for your daughter, our dedicated Stanmore, Radlett & Bushey bus routes provide direct, safe transport straight to our Rickmansworth campus. We are committed to making the journey to RMS as easy and stress-free as the school day itself.
(View full bus route map HERE)
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By Train: We are just a 10-minute walk from Rickmansworth Station. From there, you can reach Central London (Marylebone or Baker Street) in just 22–30 minutes.
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By Car: We are conveniently located just 5 minutes from Junction 18 of the M25, providing easy road access from across the Southeast.
- By Air: For our international families or those traveling from further afield, we are ideally situated just 20 minutes (23km) from London Heathrow.
Pastoral Care
Dedicated Care Team: Dual-role teaching and pastoral staff provide a holistic view of every girl’s progress and happiness.
Professional Wellbeing: 24/7 on-site medical care and professional counselling to alleviate the pressures on young shoulders.
Empowered Student Voice: A school culture where girls are heard, from weekly assemblies to direct meetings with the Senior Leadership Team.
Expert Safeguarding: A proactive, staff-wide commitment to welfare led by Deputy Head Ms. Alison Davies.
Academic Excellence
Tailored Pathways to Global Prestige
A proven track record of placing graduates in the world’s most elite institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group universities, with bespoke guidance for every step of the application process.
Future Opportunities
Meet The Head
“RMS is committed to educating young women to be creative, enthusiastic and generous contributors to an ever changing world.”
“On behalf of our whole school community, I am delighted to welcome you to RMS for Girls.”
We have proudly educated girls since 1788. Our history is long and distinguished, but our focus is firmly on the future, and we never stop questioning what skills and attributes young women need to thrive in the 21st century. This pursuit of innovation and excellence, combined with a relentless commitment to educating the whole person, is what defines an RMS education today.
Life at RMS is designed for and around our students, and their capacity to learn, lead, express themselves and build deep relationships with their friends never fails to impress us. Our academic vision is ambitious and innovative, and we are wholly committed to the pursuit of excellence. Through our broad and exciting co-curricular programme, we provide ample opportunity for girls to explore their passions and find their niche. Most importantly of all, we provide exceptional, pupil-centric pastoral care. RMS is a genuinely kind school; one that understands life isn’t always easy.
So who is an RMS girl? The girls who thrive here are enthusiastic and get stuck in. They are active learners who readily hone their talents and they are resilient and warm-hearted; characterised by integrity rather than entitlement. It would be unfair to expect all of this from the off, but with the support of our experienced, dedicated and kind staff, they will become young women that we are all proud of.
It is a great honour to be Headteacher of this wonderful school, and I warmly invite you to come and experience the Royal Masonic School for Girls for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
Kevin Carson
Headteacher
Extra-Curricular Activities
Clubs & Activities
With over 120 weekly clubs, students explore diverse interests ranging from Astronomy and Philosophy to Cookery and Army Cadets. These activities foster leadership, mental resilience, and physical growth beyond the standard curriculum. 
Trips & Global Outlook
We offer extensive UK and international travel, with recent expeditions to Asia, Iceland, and the USA. Our long-standing partnership with a school in Ghana provides students with first hand experience in global service, encouraging an appreciation for diversity and world citizenship.
Sport & Elite Development
Set within 300 acres, our facilities include a golf course, fitness suite, and indoor pool.
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Participation: We field competitive teams in all major sports, from Football and Hockey to Gymnastics.
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The Cornerstones Programme: A high-performance pathway designed to provide elite athletes with the technical and psychological resilience needed for top-tier competition.
The Arts
From Shakespearean plays to professional recording studios, the Arts thrive at RMS.
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Music & Drama: Students perform in sell-out productions and international tours, often progressing to prestigious conservatoires.
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Facilities: Creative spaces include a green screen, recording studio, and our state-of-the-art theatre, ‘The Space’.
ISI Inspection 2026
RMS for Girls fully met all standards in our Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in February 2026.
The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the dedication of our staff, the engagement of our pupils, and the strength of our entire school community. This result confirms that RMS remains a place where girls flourish both academically and personally.
Boarding Options
Our boarding houses are tailored to every stage of your daughter’s journey: Harris House provides a cozy, nurturing environment for Junior boarders (Years 5–9) with dedicated houseparents and shared dormitories; Zetland House offers spacious twin study bedrooms for Years 10–11, complete with vibrant social spaces like a multi-media common room and private garden; and Connaught House provides a modern, university-style experience for Sixth Formers, balancing increased independence with dedicated academic and pastoral support.
CONTACT US
Call our friendly admissions team on 01923 725354 or admissions@rmsforgirls.com or fill in the form below and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also use the below form to book a private tour.