Parmiter's School

About Parmiter's School

Parmiter's School is an academy converter in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,464 pupils on roll. It is part of PARMITER'S SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65 (2025/26). 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,464 / 1,392 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU

Phone

01923671424

Headteacher

Anthony Smith

Website

http://www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parmiter's School?

Parmiter's School is an academy converter in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Parmiter's School have?

Parmiter's School has 1,464 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parmiter's School's Ofsted rating?

Parmiter's School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2024).

How does Parmiter's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Parmiter's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65 in 2025/26.

Is Parmiter's School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Parmiter's School is part of PARMITER'S SCHOOL.

Where is Parmiter's School?

Parmiter's School is located at High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU.