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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Academy converter · Watford · WD18 7JF

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,590

Local authority

Hertfordshire

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Watford, Hertfordshire, 1,590 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 6.5%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese is not trustees.

Open schools in Watford
52
Secondary schools in Watford
6
Academies among open schools in Watford
37% (19)
Open schools in WD18
12
Secondary in WD18
3
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 WD18

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
136276

Location

Address
Rickmansworth Road
Postcode
WD18 7JF
Town
Watford
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
Watford
Constituency
Watford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,590
Boys / girls
1,590 / 0
School capacity
1,496
Capacity fill
1,590 / 1,496 (106%)
Free school meals
6.5%
FSM pupils
73
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese is not trustees
Governance
Academy trust: WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Academy trust
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Sponsor
Watford Grammar School for Boys

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ian Cooksey
Telephone
01923208900
Website
http://www.watfordboys.org

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