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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Watford Council Area

Schools across the Watford council area. Explore 5 secondary schools in Watford Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford Grammar School for Girls, and Stanborough Secondary School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Watford Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Watford Council Area58%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Watford Council Area52.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Watford Council Area66%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Watford Council Area4.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Watford Council Area8.2/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Watford Council Area

58%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Watford Council Area

52.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Watford Council Area

66%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Watford Council Area

4.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Watford Council Area

8.2/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Watford Council Area

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