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  • Haberdashers' Boys' School
  • Parmiter's School
  • Watford Grammar School for Boys
  • Watford Grammar School for Girls
  • The Purcell School
  • Saint Michael's Catholic High School
  • Future Academies Watford
  • Westfield Academy, Watford
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Watford Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Watford. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Watford

Map
Independent · All-through
#1WATFORD
#30England

Haberdashers' Boys' School

Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Watford, WD6 3AF
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,462 pupils
Boys
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2WATFORD
#262England

Parmiter's School

High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UU
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,451 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School198 offers / 1451 applications
Subscription: 7.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3WATFORD
#279England

Watford Grammar School for Boys

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,557 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School215 offers / 929 applications
Subscription: 4.3xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4WATFORD
#399England

Watford Grammar School for Girls

Lady's Close, Watford, WD18 0AE
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,451 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School208 offers / 849 applications
Subscription: 4.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#5WATFORD
#544England

The Purcell School

Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, WD23 2TS
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
194 pupils
Mixed
8-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6WATFORD
#1,176England

Saint Michael's Catholic High School

High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,106 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School175 offers / 490 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7WATFORD
#1,742England

Future Academies Watford

Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HW
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,080 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School267 offers / 256 applications
Subscription: 1.0xUndersubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8WATFORD
#2,243England

Westfield Academy, Watford

Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NS
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,341 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School229 offers / 500 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
Unranked

Stanborough Secondary School

Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT
Hertfordshire council
GCSE
75 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Watford

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Watford. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Watford

Bushey is a popular area within the Watford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Watford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5The Purcell SchoolIndependentAll-through8-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Purcell School#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 8-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Cassiobury is a popular area within the Watford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Watford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Watford Grammar School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#4Watford Grammar School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#8Westfield Academy, WatfordStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Watford Grammar School for Boys#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Watford Grammar School for Girls#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Westfield Academy, Watford#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Elstree is a popular area within the Watford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Watford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Haberdashers' Boys' SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Haberdashers' Boys' School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Garston is a popular area within the Watford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Watford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Parmiter's SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#6Saint Michael's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#7Future Academies WatfordStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AStanborough Secondary SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Parmiter's School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Saint Michael's Catholic High School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Future Academies Watford#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Stanborough Secondary SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Watford Town Centre is a popular area within the Watford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Watford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ANisai Virtual Academy LtdOtherNot Applicable16-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Nisai Virtual Academy LtdN/A
School Type: Other
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

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