Watford Grammar School for Girls
URN: 136289 • Watford WD18 0AE
Overview
- Name
- Watford Grammar School for Girls
- URN
- 136289
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 79.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sylvia Tai (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 01923223403
- Website
- Visit Watford Grammar School for Girls website
- Address
-
Lady's Close, Watford WD18 0AE
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Summary
Watford Grammar School for Girls, established in 1704, is a secondary academy located in Watford, Hertfordshire. With a capacity for 1,310 students, the school currently serves 1,429 girls, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The ethos of the school centres on nurturing independent, creative, and ambitious young women, guided by the maxim “I can do it and I will do it.”
The curriculum is designed to promote academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, supported by experienced subject specialists. Students are encouraged to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, which complement their academic pursuits and foster personal growth.
Pastoral care is a key focus, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive. The school values its single-sex environment while maintaining a collaborative relationship with Watford Grammar School for Boys, enhancing learning opportunities. Overall, Watford Grammar School for Girls aims to empower students to become compassionate, high-achieving individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum is designed to promote academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, supported by experienced subject specialists. Students are encouraged to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, which complement their academic pursuits and foster personal growth.
Pastoral care is a key focus, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive. The school values its single-sex environment while maintaining a collaborative relationship with Watford Grammar School for Boys, enhancing learning opportunities. Overall, Watford Grammar School for Girls aims to empower students to become compassionate, high-achieving individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Academy Trust Company (governance)
- SEND & Learning Support (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- All school events (calendar)
- Policies & Statutory Reports (other)
- Policies (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Open Day Information – Year 7 Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (80.4)
- Saint Michael's Catholic High School (74.2)
- Parmiter's School (71.7)
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (70.2)
- Watford Grammar School for Girls (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Capacity
- 1310
- Pupils
- 1429
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1429
- FSM %
- 6.50
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1429 | 0 | 1429 | 1310 | 6.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1451 | 0 | 1451 | 1310 | 6.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1432 | 0 | 1432 | 1310 | 5.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1432 | 0 | 1432 | 1310 | 5.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1403 | 0 | 1403 | 1310 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1365 | 0 | 1365 | 1310 | 3.60 |
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