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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Future Academies (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (80.4)
- Watford Grammar School for Girls (79.3)
- Saint Michael's Catholic High School (74.2)
- Parmiter's School (71.7)
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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