Best Private Schools in Watford
3 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Watford, 3 independent schools (2.7% of 113) educate 525 pupils, reflecting a small but significant private sector presence.
- 100% of inspected private schools in Watford are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90%, with 1 Good rating recorded.
- Private schools in Watford have 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 18.1% have special educational needs.
- Pupils in Watford's private schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 50.90 and 70.6% attain grade 5+ in English and maths, outpacing the national averages of 46.10 and unreported respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 private schools in Watford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Watford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.37 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 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.