Watford Grammar School for Boys

About Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford Grammar School for Boys is an academy converter in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,610 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 66.3 (2025/26). 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Boys

Pupils / Capacity

1,610 / 1,496 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 October 2021

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

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

Phone

01923208900

Headmaster

Ian Cooksey

Website

http://www.watfordboys.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Watford Grammar School for Boys?

Watford Grammar School for Boys is an academy converter in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Watford Grammar School for Boys a boys school?

Yes — Watford Grammar School for Boys is a boys school.

How many pupils does Watford Grammar School for Boys have?

Watford Grammar School for Boys has 1,610 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Watford Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?

Watford Grammar School for Boys was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021).

How does Watford Grammar School for Boys perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Watford Grammar School for Boys achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 66.3 in 2025/26.

Is Watford Grammar School for Boys part of an academy trust?

Yes — Watford Grammar School for Boys is part of WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Where is Watford Grammar School for Boys?

Watford Grammar School for Boys is located at Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF.