Garston Manor School
URN: 117667 • Watford WD25 7HR
Overview
- Name
- Garston Manor School
- URN
- 117667
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christine deGraft-Hanson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923673757
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HR
Summary
Garston Manor School is a community special school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 163 students, with a capacity of 150. The school focuses on providing a unique and personalised learning experience for students with learning disabilities, aiming to nurture their moral, social, academic, and emotional development. The school’s vision is to become the leading secondary school for students with learning difficulties in Hertfordshire.
The curriculum is designed to support individual needs, with an emphasis on effective transition both into and out of the school. Transition programmes include tailored support for students, particularly those with autism, and involve collaboration with primary schools to ensure a smooth induction process. Career guidance begins in Year 9, with dedicated support for students as they prepare for post-school options, including college and work placements.
Garston Manor School values community engagement and works closely with families to foster a supportive environment. The school prioritises respect for diverse beliefs and backgrounds, ensuring that every decision made is in the best interest of its students and staff. For more information, visit their website at [Garston Manor School](http://www.garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk/).
The curriculum is designed to support individual needs, with an emphasis on effective transition both into and out of the school. Transition programmes include tailored support for students, particularly those with autism, and involve collaboration with primary schools to ensure a smooth induction process. Career guidance begins in Year 9, with dedicated support for students as they prepare for post-school options, including college and work placements.
Garston Manor School values community engagement and works closely with families to foster a supportive environment. The school prioritises respect for diverse beliefs and backgrounds, ensuring that every decision made is in the best interest of its students and staff. For more information, visit their website at [Garston Manor School](http://www.garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Staff and Governors (governance)
- Sickness & Absence Guide (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- External Events (calendar)
- Parents Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- POLICIES AND Statutory Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Colnbrook School (68.5)
- Chessbrook Education Support Centre (67.7)
- High Elms Manor School (63.0)
- International Stanborough School (55.2)
- Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 120 | 43 | 150 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 151 | 115 | 36 | 150 | 38.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 148 | 110 | 38 | 150 | 35.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 148 | 110 | 38 | 150 | 35.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 | 101 | 39 | 140 | 27.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 141 | 110 | 31 | 140 | 26.20 |
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