Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford
State
Secondary
Boys, 11-18 years
#263
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding
#263
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#263
GCSE & A-Levels
#279
A-Levels
#340
GCSE
#98
Oxbridge
Outstanding
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#279
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade19.09%
A Grade29.69%
B Grade23.16%

A*-A48.78%
A*-B71.94%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#319
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)39.9%
Grade 7 (A)14.4%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)54.3%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#98
Combined Oxbridge
40
Applications
12
Offers
10
Acceptances
Offer Rate30%
Acceptance Rate83.3%
Rank
#164
Oxford University
17
Applications
4
Offers
4
Acceptances
Offer Rate23.5%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#82
Cambridge University
23
Applications
8
Offers
6
Acceptances
Offer Rate34.8%
Acceptance Rate75%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
1 December 2021
Inspection Number
10199289
Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary
GENDER
Boys
AGE RANGE
11-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Hertfordshire
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
Church of England
SCHOOL CAPACITY
1,496
URN
136276

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

Phone

1923208900

Headteacher

Mr Ian Cooksey