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Watford Grammar School for Boys

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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF

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Boys
Church of England
Pupils
1,610
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.2%
Attainment 8
68.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2021

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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