West Herts College
URN: 130720 • Watford WD17 3EZ
Overview
- Name
- West Herts College
- URN
- 130720
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gill Worgan (since 2025) , Principal & Chief Executive
- Telephone
- 01923812345
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watford Campus, Watford WD17 3EZ
Summary
West Herts College, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed further education institution catering to students aged 16 and above. The college operates two specialist campuses in Hemel Hempstead and Watford, focusing on providing high-quality education and transforming life chances for its students. The college's ethos centres on empowering individuals to pursue their ambitions and develop the skills necessary for future success.
The curriculum at West Herts College is designed to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of the local community, with an emphasis on practical skills and employability. The college actively engages with local employers to ensure that students gain relevant experience and insights into the job market. Additionally, West Herts College is committed to sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmental responsibility.
Support for students is a key priority, with a range of services in place to enhance personal development and well-being. The college aims to address the challenges faced by young people, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, by providing a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and resilience.
The curriculum at West Herts College is designed to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of the local community, with an emphasis on practical skills and employability. The college actively engages with local employers to ensure that students gain relevant experience and insights into the job market. Additionally, West Herts College is committed to sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmental responsibility.
Support for students is a key priority, with a range of services in place to enhance personal development and well-being. The college aims to address the challenges faced by young people, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, by providing a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and resilience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hertford Regional College (75.2)
- North Hertfordshire College (75.2)
- Oaklands College (72.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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