Watford Grammar School for Girls

Partially selective

National rank

155

159

Rank last year

66.6%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

58.2%

GCSE

GCSE

9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher Sylvia Tai
Attendance 94.4%
Gender of entry Girls
Send pupils* 7.7% *Special educational needs and disabilities
Total pupils 1,429
Pupils on free school meals 7.2%
Progress 8

Progress 8 is a measure of the development a school cohort/pupils makes from year 6 to year 11. The data used is from 2024. There will be no KS2 updates for 2025 or 2026 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The government is consulting on an improved version of Progress 8 and Attainment 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2025 rank: 193

Grade

%

A*

10.4

A

29.2

B

27

A*/A

39.6

A*-B

66.6

GCSE 2025 rank: 118=

Grade

%

9/8

41.3

7

16.8

9/8/7

58.2

What the school inspection says

”Pupils are rightly proud to attend this remarkable school. Pupils are caring, kind and considerate of others. Being a ‘Watford girl’ is important because it gives pupils a strong sense of belonging, heritage and shared values. While recognising its rich history, the school continues to adapt and evolve to provide the best opportunities for pupils ... Pupils come from a diverse range of backgrounds. They appreciate how well the school helps them to understand diversity in their school community and the wider world ... Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum. Although there is a sharp focus on academic subjects, the school ensures that pupils receive a high-quality education in the arts, practical subjects and physical education.”
Inspection
2024
*Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A five-point grading scale, including a new “exceptional” grade was introduced in November 2025.

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