The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.2
24.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
83%
41.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Miss Sylvia Tai (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChater Junior School
Primary · 400m away
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Primary · 425m away
Central Primary School
Primary · 556m away
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
Special school · Grammar · 609m away
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 654m away
Chater Infant School
Primary · 746m away
Laurance Haines School
Primary · 912m away
Lanchester Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Watford Grammar School for Girls a selective school?
No. Watford Grammar School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Watford Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Watford Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watford Grammar School for Girls?
Watford Grammar School for Girls currently has 1,429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watford Grammar School for Girls take?
Watford Grammar School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Watford Grammar School for Girls?
Watford Grammar School for Girls is in Watford, WD18 0AE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watford Grammar School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Watford Grammar School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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