Schools in Watford
Watford has 47 schools: 39 primary and 8 secondary or all-through. 74% of the 43 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Watford Grammar School for Boys has the highest Attainment 8 score (66.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, Nascot Wood Junior School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (88% in 2025).
- 51 schools
- 8 secondary
- 39 primary
Secondary Schools in Watford
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford Grammar School for Boys | Strong standard | 66.3 (2026) | +0.72 (2024) | 1,590 |
| 2 | Watford Grammar School for Girls | Outstanding | 65.5 (2026) | +0.74 (2024) | 1,427 |
| 3 | Parmiter's School | Outstanding | 65.0 (2026) | +0.74 (2024) | 1,496 |
| 4 | Saint Michael's Catholic High School | Good | 48.8 (2026) | +0.13 (2024) | 1,130 |
| 5 | Westfield Academy | Good | 45.5 (2026) | -0.03 (2024) | 1,331 |
| 6 | Future Academies Watford | Good | 42.6 (2026) | -0.16 (2024) | 1,060 |
| 7 | Garston Manor School | Good | – | – | 175 |
| 8 | West Herts College | Good | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Watford
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nascot Wood Junior School | Outstanding | 88% (2025) | 240 |
| 2 | Bromet Primary School | Expected standard | 85% (2025) | 270 |
| 3 | Field Junior School | Outstanding | 85% (2025) | 244 |
| 4 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 84% (2025) | 454 |
| 5 | Kingsway Junior School | Good | 80% (2025) | 235 |
| 6 | Cassiobury Junior School | Good | 77% (2025) | 359 |
| 7 | Ascot Road Primary School | Good | 75% (2025) | 391 |
| 8 | Oxhey Wood Primary School | Expected standard | 75% (2025) | 387 |
| 9 | Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Good | 74% (2025) | 238 |
| 10 | Lanchester Primary School | Good | 73% (2025) | 298 |
| 11 | Warren Dell Primary School | Outstanding | 73% (2025) | 264 |
| 12 | Beechfield School | Expected standard | 72% (2025) | 444 |
| 13 | Knutsford Primary Academy | Good | 72% (2025) | 438 |
| 14 | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School | Good | 71% (2025) | 268 |
| 15 | Laurance Haines School | – | 70% (2025) | 463 |
| 16 | The Orchard Primary School | – | 70% (2025) | 434 |
| 17 | Central Primary School | Expected standard | 69% (2025) | 399 |
| 18 | St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 68% (2025) | 239 |
| 19 | Greenfields Primary School | Expected standard | 67% (2025) | 212 |
| 20 | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Requires Improvement | 67% (2025) | 401 |
| 21 | The Grove Academy | Good | 64% (2025) | 473 |
| 22 | Chater Junior School | Good | 63% (2025) | 237 |
| 23 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Expected standard | 61% (2025) | 448 |
| 24 | Parkgate Junior School | Urgent improvement | 58% (2025) | 236 |
| 25 | St Meryl School | Expected standard | 57% (2025) | 219 |
| 26 | Cherry Tree Primary School | Good | 48% (2025) | 445 |
| 27 | Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | Good | 47% (2025) | 223 |
| 28 | Leavesden JMI School | Good | 40% (2025) | 389 |
| 29 | Woodhall Primary School | Good | 39% (2025) | 76 |
| 30 | Colnbrook School | Outstanding | 0% (2025) | 130 |
| 31 | Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Good | – | 310 |
| 32 | Chater Infant School | Good | – | 223 |
| 33 | Kingsway Infants' School | Good | – | 171 |
| 34 | Kingswood Nursery School | – | – | 76 |
| 35 | Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Good | – | 202 |
| 36 | Oxhey Nursery School | – | – | 84 |
| 37 | Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | Good | – | 202 |
| 38 | Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Needs attention | – | 231 |
| 39 | Willow Tree Primary School | Requires Improvement | – | 185 |