Watford Grammar School for Girls
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Attainment 8 of 68.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 68.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 90%
- 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:
- +0.74
- Confidence interval:
- [0.54, 0.95]
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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
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
Sixth Form Entry - Watford Grammar School for Girls AdmissionsSixth Form Entry Sixth Form Admissions – Entry September 2026Welcome to the Sixth Form at Watford Girls
Exam dates and admissions evidence
How to applyStudent applications closed on the 31st January for entry in September 2026Online applications for September entry are now closed
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 208 | 68.2 | — | 89.9% | 75.5% | 6.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 209 | 66.9 | +0.74 | 89.0% | 75.1% | 6.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 208 | 67.6 | +0.70 | 94.0% | 78.0% | 6.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 184 | 73.0 | +0.90 | 97.0% | 75.0% | 6.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136289 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmistress Sylvia Tai |
| Trust | WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | WD18 0AE |
| Latest pupils | 208 |
| FSM eligible | 6.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE
http://www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk/View local authority page1923223403| DfE number | 5403 |
| UKPRN | 10031380 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 Apr 2024 |
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 | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |