The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
66.5
22.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,464
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- PARMITER'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Anthony Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Parmiter's School a selective school?
No. Parmiter's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Parmiter's School's Ofsted rating?
Parmiter's School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parmiter's School?
Parmiter's School currently has 1,464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parmiter's School take?
Parmiter's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Parmiter's School?
Parmiter's School is in Watford, WD25 0UU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parmiter's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Parmiter's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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