Best 3 Secondary schools in Watford – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Watford Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Watford; Watford Grammar School for Boys (Secondary) in Watford; Future Academies Watford (Secondary) in Watford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Watford Grammar School for Girls, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Future Academies Watford. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Watford, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Watford Grammar School for Girls), published Apr 2024. The lowest is 3 (Future Academies Watford), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Watford Grammar School for Girls (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,050, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the Future Academies trust.

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Attribute	Watford Grammar School for Girls WD18 0AE	Watford Grammar School for Boys WD18 7JF	Future Academies Watford WD25 7HW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0AE	Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7JF	Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7HW
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Apr 2024	1 1 Dec 2021	3 7 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1310	1496	1350
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	Future Academies
Website	www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk	www.watfordboys.org	www.watford.futureacademies.org
Telephone	01923223403	01923208900	01923672964
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Watford Grammar School for Girls

WD18 0AE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0AE
Ofsted: 1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk
Telephone: 01923223403

Watford Grammar School for Boys

WD18 7JF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 7JF
Ofsted: 1 1 Dec 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.watfordboys.org
Telephone: 01923208900

Future Academies Watford

WD25 7HW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 7HW
Ofsted: 3 7 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Future Academies
Website: www.watford.futureacademies.org
Telephone: 01923672964

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.