- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Schools in WD25
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: WD25 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 10 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2710 primary · 6 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All WD25 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WD25
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 WD25
10 in WD25, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 268
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in WD25
6 in WD25, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
486 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,496
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
188 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
102 first choices, 266 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,060
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
Nurseries in WD25
11 in WD25, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Little Stars Nursery
Watford, WD25 0EA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kingswood Nursery School
Watford, WD25 0DX · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 76
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Leavesden
Watford, WD25 7QZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WD25
5 in WD25, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
486 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1665.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,496
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
188 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
102 first choices, 266 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,060
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
Special Schools in WD25
1 in WD25. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Garston Manor School
Watford, WD25 7HR · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 175
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.0
Private Schools in WD25
5 in WD25. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
Hertfordshire, WD25 8HB · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 54
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Stanborough Primary School
Watford, WD25 0DQ · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Edge Grove School
Watford, WD25 8NL · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 311
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WD25, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good15
- Not graded yet9
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 WD25 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WD25 has 27 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 WD25
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 WD25
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WD25?
WD25 has 27 schools, including 10 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WD25?
The highest-ranked schools in WD25 on Eduscope are Parmiter's School, Saint Michael's Catholic High School, Kingsway Junior School. 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 many private schools are in WD25?
There are 5 independent schools in WD25. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in WD25 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in WD25?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in WD25 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.