Watford Grammar School for Boys
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State Selective SchoolHertfordshire County CouncilOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Healthy

Founded

1704

Admissions

Selective

Frequently asked questions about Watford Grammar School for Boys

Where is Watford Grammar School for Boys located?

Watford Grammar School for Boys is located in Watford, Hertfordshire County Council, United Kingdom.

Leadership

Headteacher

Mr I Cooksey

Ages & Pupils

1,597

Total pupils

470

Sixth form

Qualifications Offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Admissions

Main Entry Points

Year 7Year 12

Open Days

See website

Exam Results

60%

GCSE Grades 9-7

36%

A-Level A*-A

66%

A-Level A*-B

Curriculum

Modern Foreign Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular A-Level Subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsEconomicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyHistoryGeographyPsychologyGovernment and PoliticsReligious StudiesFilm StudiesEnglish LiteratureMusicComputer StudiesDesign and Technology

Popular GCSE Subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyHistoryGeographyFrenchGermanSpanishReligious StudiesDesign & TechnologyFood TechnologyComputingMusicPEClassical CivilisationArt & Design

Sport

RugbyHockeyCricket

Mobile Phone Policy

Pupils (years 7-11) are not allowed to use personal mobile phones in school. Mobile phones must be kept turned off and out of sight at all times whilst students are on the school site. For the purposes of this policy, 'mobile phones' includes smart watches. Students in years 12 and 13 are allowed to use mobile phones in the sixth form café area and the terrace outside the sixth form centre. Phones must be out of sight in the sixth form study areas but may be used to listen to music/podcasts through headphones/Airpods in these areas.

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 13 October 2021

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

School Profile

School Size
1,597 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17:1Healthy
Religious Character
C of E

Student Demographics

3.73%

EHCP

6.77%

SEN Support

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