Future Academies Watford

URN: 135876 • Watford WD25 7HW

Overview

Name
Future Academies Watford
URN
135876
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
FUTURE ACADEMIES
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
40.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sam Fox (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01923672964
Website
Visit
Address
Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HW

Summary

Future Academies Watford is a mixed secondary academy located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,018 students and a capacity of 1,350. The school operates under the ethos of "libertas per cultum" (freedom through education), emphasizing a commitment to transforming the life chances of all students. The curriculum is knowledge-rich, designed to provide students with access to a wide range of academic content delivered by passionate subject specialists.

In addition to its academic offerings, Future Academies Watford boasts a diverse extracurricular programme that encourages student engagement beyond the classroom. The school prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the support they need to develop into confident and articulate individuals. The values of knowledge, aspiration, and respect are integral to the school culture, fostering an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their best.

The school actively promotes a strong sense of community, welcoming all students and challenging them to excel academically and personally. Parents can find more information about admissions and school life on the official website.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
FUTURE ACADEMIES
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1018
Boys
516
Girls
502
FSM %
34.20
Open date
2009-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1018 516 502 1350 34.20
2024-09-11 1080 535 545 1350 30.40
2023-09-11 1108 546 562 1350 27.30
2022-09-11 1108 546 562 1350 27.30
2021-09-11 1111 538 573 1350 23.50
2020-09-11 1138 557 581 1350 19.10

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