- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 244
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Schools in WD18
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: WD18 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries239 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All WD18 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WD18
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WD18
9 in WD18, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
62 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 448
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
64 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 463
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
Top Secondary Schools in WD18
4 in WD18, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
359 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
396 first choices, 211 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1666.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,590
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
118 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Nurseries in WD18
11 in WD18, highest Ofsted grade first
Precious Playdays
Watford, WD18 7DS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Boys & Girls Nursery (Croxley Green) Limited
Watford, WD18 8YS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool
Watford, WD18 7HR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WD18
3 in WD18, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
359 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
396 first choices, 211 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1666.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,590
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
118 first choices, 231 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WD18, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WD18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WD18 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WD18
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WD18
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WD18?
WD18 has 23 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WD18?
The highest-ranked schools in WD18 on Eduscope are Watford Grammar School for Girls, Field Junior School, Watford Grammar School for Boys. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in WD18?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in WD18 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.