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Watford sixth form schools achieve strong A-Level results, with 30% of students attaining A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 56% achieving A*/A/B grades against the national average of 47%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 784 compared to England's 1183, Watford sixth forms demonstrate a strong track record of elite university preparation. Haberdashers' Boys' School, Parmiter's School, and Watford Grammar School for Boys are among the top-performing options, offering diverse pathways from selective grammar schools to high-achieving comprehensives. 83% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. With 10 sixth forms serving Watford, students benefit from excellent transport links to London universities, with Watford Junction providing 16-minute services to Euston. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | The Purcell School | Independent | All-through | 8-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 8-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Watford Grammar School for Boys | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #4 | Watford Grammar School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Church of England | Outstanding |
| #8 | Westfield Academy, Watford | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Haberdashers' Boys' School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Parmiter's School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #6 | Saint Michael's Catholic High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #7 | Future Academies Watford | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Stanborough Secondary School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd | Other | Not Applicable | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Other • Not Applicable • 16-18+ years
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