Watford Grammar School for Girls
Academy converter · Girls · Partially selective · Sixth form
Watford, WD18 0AE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 5% in England
2 of 4 in Watford
Pupils
1,427
First preferences per place
1.77
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 67.6 | 66.9 | 68.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86% | 81% | 83% | |
| Average English grade | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 88% | 82% | 85% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.70 | 0.74 | — |
91% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Watford Grammar School for Boys · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 4% in England
- Westfield Academy · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- The Grange Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- Queens' School · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Top 14% in England
- Croxley Danes School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Top 27% in England
- Bushey Meads School · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 49% in England
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The neighbourhood
Watford Grammar School for Girls is in Central Watford (typical home £318,750, crime very high).
What is Watford Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Watford Grammar School for Girls is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Watford Grammar School for Girls rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Watford Grammar School for Girls is in the top 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.