Home to Haberdashers' Boys' School (ranked #26 nationally for GCSEs), three Outstanding grammar schools, and 56 schools total. Located on the Metropolitan line with direct access to London.
Note: Watford has a strong independent school sector with 7 schools
Population: Approximately 96,000
Location: Hertfordshire, 15 miles northwest of Central London
Transport: Metropolitan line (Zone 7), Overground, and mainline services. 20 minutes to Baker Street, 50 minutes to Central London
Notable Features: Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Cassiobury Park, Watford FC Stadium, intu Watford shopping centre
Three selective grammar schools all rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Haberdashers' Boys' School ranks in the UK top 30 for academic results
The Purcell School - specialist music school with international reputation
Explore all 56 schools with detailed profiles, rankings, and parent reviews
Watford offers excellent educational opportunities with 56 schools serving the local community. The town is particularly notable for its selective grammar schools - Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford Grammar School for Girls, and Parmiter's School - all rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Additionally, Haberdashers' Boys' School, one of the UK's top independent schools, is located here.
With 23% of schools rated Outstanding and 77% rated Good or better, Watford significantly exceeds national averages for school quality. The area benefits from excellent transport links to London, making it popular with families seeking quality education with easy access to the capital.
