Future Academies Watford
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Horseshoe Lane Garston Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7HW |
| Phone | 01923672964 |
| Reference Number | 135876 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1018 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.69%
Girls: 49.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 74 | 157 |
| 8 | 99 | 105 | 204 |
| 9 | 110 | 99 | 209 |
| 10 | 107 | 94 | 201 |
| 11 | 90 | 94 | 184 |
| 12 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| 13 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.8% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Mar 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 45 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 38 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 40 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 32 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 40 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 25 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 50 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 38 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 28 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 50 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.33 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.5 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 16 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HP |
0.3 miles |
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX |
0.35 miles |
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Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Coates Way, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9NW |
0.59 miles |
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Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
0.73 miles |
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Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ |
0.74 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3XA |
0.76 miles |
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Leavesden JMI School
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ |
0.8 miles |
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Kingsway Infants' School
North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0ES |
0.85 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
0.86 miles |
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The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH |
1.03 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
1.24 miles |
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Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hazelwood Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0LG |
1.32 miles |
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Abbots Langley School
Parsonage Close, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BQ |
1.34 miles |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
1.34 miles |
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The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW |
1.51 miles |
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Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Broomfield Rise, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0HW |
1.56 miles |
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Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
1.59 miles |
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Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
1.65 miles |
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Bedmond Academy
Meadow Way, Bedmond, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0RD |
1.72 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
1.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
0.09 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
0.29 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
0.39 miles |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
0.85 miles |
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Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
1.35 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
2.66 miles |
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The Purcell School
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2.81 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
2.9 miles |
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Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP |
3.08 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
3.11 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
3.16 miles |
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Kings Langley School
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN |
3.27 miles |
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The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA |
3.35 miles |
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Watling View School
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NU |
3.36 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
3.55 miles |
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St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW |
3.61 miles |
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Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HW |
3.62 miles |
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Aldenham School
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
3.65 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
3.66 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
3.67 miles |