Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford, Hertfordshire County Council · WD18 0AE
Tracing its origins to 1704, Watford Grammar School for Girls is a large state grammar with a Church of England character, drawing around 1,470 pupils through selective 11+ entry. Ofsted rates the school Outstanding across every category it inspects, from quality of education and behaviour to leadership and the sixth form. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17 and a substantial sixth form of 416, it offers academic depth without the price tag of the independent sector. The school suits able, motivated girls who will thrive in a high-achieving, structured environment.
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,470
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17
- Location
- Watford, Hertfordshire County Council
Headteacher
Headmistress Sylvia Tai
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
58%
A-level A*-A
40%
A-level A*-B
67%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national norms, with 58 per cent of GCSE grades at 9-7 and 40 per cent of A-levels graded A*-A. The curriculum leans towards the academic mainstays: maths, the three separate sciences, English and the humanities feature prominently at both GCSE and A-level, alongside popular options such as Psychology, Economics and Government and Politics. French, German and Spanish are taught, and the EPQ is available to stretch sixth-formers beyond the standard syllabus.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 416
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.92%
- EHC plans
- 0.91%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Hockey is the principal sport on offer.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1704
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Students in year 7–11 may bring a mobile phone and/or smart watch into school but if either is used, seen or heard during the school day the phone will be confiscated for one week, including a weekend. Students in year 12 and 13 may use their mobile phones or smart watches in lessons with teacher permission, in the Tennet Centre, and in the library with headphones during study periods.
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 March 2024
The last word
A historic, fully Outstanding grammar where consistently strong results meet a serious academic ethos. A genuine state-school alternative to fee-paying education for capable girls.
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Watford Grammar School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Watford Grammar School for Girls located?
Watford Grammar School for Girls is located at Watford, WD18 0AE.
What type of school is Watford Grammar School for Girls?
Watford Grammar School for Girls is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Watford Grammar School for Girls?
Watford Grammar School for Girls has approximately 1,470 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.