A school in Rickmansworth has been shortlisted for a prestigious education award.

Rickmansworth School in Scots Hill, Croxley Green, has been shortlisted for Tes awards in two categories - Inclusive School of the Year, and Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year Award.

It is the third year in a row that the school has been shortlisted. Winners of this year's Tes Schools Awards will be announced in an event at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Friday, June 21.

Watford Observer: Rickmansworth School has been shortlisted for the third year in a row.Rickmansworth School has been shortlisted for the third year in a row. (Image: Rickmansworth School)

In a statement published on social media, the school said that they are "very proud" to be recognised by the awards.

Tes, an education publication, says its awards recognise the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independents “to celebrate excellence across the whole education sector in one inclusive national event”.

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Judges include school leaders, experts and education researchers.

Jon Severs, editor of Tes Magazine said: "Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries - the standard was so high this year despite the challenges schools face.

"It is critical we celebrate excellence and share it widely so we can ensure that the fantastic work happening in education is properly recognised."