- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
49 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Schools in WD6
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: WD6 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3413 primary · 6 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated
All WD6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WD6
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 WD6
13 in WD6, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
33 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Top Secondary Schools in WD6
6 in WD6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
145 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1633.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 524
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
165 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in WD6
18 in WD6, highest Ofsted grade first
Arborescence Montessori
Borehamwood, WD6 5PR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Angels Pre School
Borehamwood, WD6 2DF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Elstree) Limited
Borehamwood, WD6 3EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WD6
6 in WD6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
145 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1633.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 524
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
165 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Private Schools in WD6
3 in WD6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Aldenham School
Elstree, WD6 3AJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 849
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Wd6 3af · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Haberdashers' Girls' School
Borehamwood, WD6 3BT · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,118
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WD6, 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.
- Outstanding7
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet13
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 WD6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WD6 has 34 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 WD6
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 WD6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WD6?
WD6 has 34 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 3 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WD6?
The highest-ranked schools in WD6 on Eduscope are Yavneh Primary School, Yavneh College, Cowley Hill 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 WD6?
There are 3 independent schools in WD6. 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 WD6 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in WD6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in WD6 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.