Best Schools in Watford
113 schools in Watford
Key Facts
- Watford has a total of 113 schools, with 94.1% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Watford outperform the national average, with 64.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.32.
- Secondary schools in Watford show strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.41, Attainment 8 score of 56.93, and 63.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Watford, 17.3% of primary school pupils and 15.8% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with 46.1% of primary pupils speaking English as an additional language, highlighting diverse demographics.
Top Nurseries in Watford
64 nurseries in Watford
Top Primary Schools in Watford
42 primary schools in Watford
Edge Grove School
Watford, WD25 8NL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils396
P/T Ratio–
SS
Stanborough Secondary School
Watford, WD25 9JT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils70
P/T Ratio–
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Watford, WD17 4FS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.2%
Pupils456
P/T Ratio26.0
Top Secondary Schools in Watford
6 secondary schools in Watford
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Watford, WD18 0AE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.74
Attainment 866.9
Eng+Maths92%
Pupils1,429
Parmiter's School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Watford, WD25 0UU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.74
Attainment 868.3
Eng+Maths94%
Pupils1,464
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Ofsted
Outstanding
Watford, WD18 7JF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.72
Attainment 866.5
Eng+Maths92%
Pupils1,610
Westfield Academy
Watford, WD18 6NS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.03
Attainment 840.4
Eng+Maths53%
Pupils1,335
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Watford
1 sixth form colleges in Watford
Top Special Schools in Watford
3 special schools in Watford
Frequently Asked Questions
Watford has 113 schools, including 42 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 64 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Watford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.37 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 55.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,415 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.