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The Watford UTC

University technical college · Watford · WD24 4PT

Ages 14–19 · 54 pupils · Hertfordshire

Overall absence

16.3%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence16.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)54.5%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
12.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
33

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill9%

54 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
54
Boys / girls
34 / 20
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
54 / 600 (9%)
Free school meals
31.3%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Quinn

Location

Address
18 Colonial Way
Postcode
WD24 4PT
Town
Watford
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
Watford
Constituency
Watford
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Watford, Hertfordshire, 54 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 31.3%.

Open schools in Watford
52
Secondary schools in Watford
6
Academies among open schools in Watford
37% (19)
Open schools in WD24
6
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WatfordNear WD24

  • Watford Grammar School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Watford · WD18 0AE · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att866.9
    • P80.7
    • EM5+81%
    • Absence7.2%

    1.1 miles away

  • Queens' School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bushey · WD23 2TY · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.5
    • P80.2
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence5.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Watford Grammar School for Boys

    Ofsted: Exceptional

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Watford · WD18 7JF · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att866.5
    • P80.7
    • EM5+85%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.3 miles away

  • The Grange Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bushey · WD23 3AA · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.6
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence8.6%

    1.7 miles away

  • Westfield Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Watford · WD18 6NS · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att840.4
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence9.1%

    1.8 miles away

  • Croxley Danes School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools · Secondary

    Rickmansworth · WD3 3LR · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence8.1%

    2.0 miles away

  • Future Academies Watford

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Watford · WD25 7HW · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.4
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence12.2%

    2.1 miles away

  • Bushey Meads School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bushey · WD23 4PA · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.1
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence14.1%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Quinn

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