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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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