Watford Grammar School for Boys
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Attainment 8 of 68.9 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 68.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 88%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.72
- Confidence interval:
- [0.53, 0.91]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
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Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 222 | 68.9 | — | 87.8% | 95.9% | 6.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 222 | 66.5 | +0.72 | 89.6% | 95.9% | 6.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 227 | 68.8 | +0.75 | 94.0% | 96.0% | 6.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 189 | 69.9 | +0.80 | 94.0% | 99.0% | 6.9 |
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School information
| URN | 136276 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Ian Cooksey |
| Trust | WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | WD18 7JF |
| Latest pupils | 222 |
| FSM eligible | 6.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF
http://www.watfordboys.orgView local authority page1923208900| DfE number | 5401 |
| UKPRN | 10031379 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 1 Dec 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |