Best Grammar Schools in Watford

Watford grammar schools include partially selective options that achieve strong GCSE results, with an average Attainment 8 score of 52, well above England's 39. Haberdashers' Boys' School and Watford Grammar School for Boys lead the area's performance, while The Purcell School is among the highest-performing partially selective schools. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.9/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 2 schools serving Watford, families in Cassiobury, Nascot Wood, and Oxhey have access to both partially selective and comprehensive options, with 50% of students achieving grades 9-7 compared to 56% nationally. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.