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Watford Grammar School for Boys

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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2021

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

Academic picture

68.6school · 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
68.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
61.2%
Basics 9-5
83.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

68.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2368.846.4
2023/2466.546.4
2024/2568.646.0

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
2022/23+0.750.00
2023/24+0.720.00
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.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
95.9%
EBacc APS
6.78
EBacc 9-5
72.1%
EBacc 9-4
77.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.56
A*-A Grades
36.7%
A*-B Grades
66.2%
AAB+ %
26.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 247 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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0.74 km away · Pupil referral unit
Outstanding
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0.78 km away · Further education
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0.88 km away · Academy converter
Good
Watford Grammar School for Girls
1.19 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Croxley Danes School
1.24 km away · Free schools
Good

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About Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.6. The school has around 1,610 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Watford Grammar School for Boys, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: Watford Grammar School for Boys)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Watford Grammar School for Boys

What is Watford Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Watford Grammar School for Boys received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Watford Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
Watford Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Watford Grammar School for Boys located?
Watford Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD18 7JF).
How many pupils attend Watford Grammar School for Boys?
Watford Grammar School for Boys has around 1,610 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Watford Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
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