Watford Grammar School for Boys
Academy converter · Boys · Partially selective · Sixth form
Watford, WD18 7JF
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
1 of 4 in Watford
Pupils
1,590
First preferences per place
1.88
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 68.8 | 66.5 | 68.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91% | 85% | 83% | |
| Average English grade | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 90% | 85% | 84% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 | 0.72 | — |
90% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Westfield Academy · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- Croxley Danes School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 27% in England
- Watford Grammar School for Girls · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 5% in England
- Rickmansworth School · 1.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 8% in England
- Queens' School · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 14% in England
- The Grange Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
Best secondary schools in Watford · Best secondary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
Watford Grammar School for Boys is in Cassiobury (typical home £775,000, crime average).
What is Watford Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Watford Grammar School for Boys is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Watford Grammar School for Boys rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Watford Grammar School for Boys is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.