The short version
75% capacity.
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Stanley (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
High Cross, Aldenham, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
Independent · 1.7km away
Aldenham School
Independent · 2.0km away
The Purcell School
Independent · 2.4km away
Highwood Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Primary · 3.0km away
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Independent · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Edge Grove School a selective school?
Yes. Edge Grove School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Edge Grove School?
Edge Grove School currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edge Grove School take?
Edge Grove School caters for pupils aged 2 to 13.
Where is Edge Grove School?
Edge Grove School is in Watford, WD25 8NL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edge Grove School have a sixth form?
No, Edge Grove School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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