Watford Grammar School for Boys
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Watford Grammar School for Boys
Gender
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17:1
HealthyFounded
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
Admissions
Main Entry Points
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
Popular A-Level Subjects
Popular GCSE Subjects
Sport
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
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingSchool Profile
Student Demographics
3.73%
EHCP
6.77%
SEN Support