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Garston Manor School

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Garston Manor School

Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HR

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2012

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

0.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.746.4
2024/250.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.500.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.04
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Future Academies Watford
0.14 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
0.39 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Parmiter's School
0.66 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Stanborough Secondary School
1.34 km away · Other independent school
Breakspeare School
2.31 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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About Garston Manor School

Garston Manor School is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. The school has around 163 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Horseshoe Lane, Watford, WD25 7HR | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Garston Manor School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Garston Manor School

What is Garston Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Garston Manor School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Garston Manor School's latest exam results?
Garston Manor School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Garston Manor School located?
Garston Manor School is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD25 7HR).
How many pupils attend Garston Manor School?
Garston Manor School has around 163 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Garston Manor School with other schools?
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