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Watford Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Watford Grammar School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1610 pupils, and a capacity of 1496 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,610

Pupils

1,496

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

Watford Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information

Admission to Watford Grammar School for Boys is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1610 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1496 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Watford Grammar School for Boys — School Information

Full address
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
6.2% of pupils
DfE URN
136276

Other Secondary Schools in Watford

If Watford Grammar School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Watford Grammar School for Boys

Is Watford Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed?

Yes — Watford Grammar School for Boys currently has 1610 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1496 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Watford Grammar School for Boys?

Watford Grammar School for Boys uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Watford Grammar School for Boys cover?

Watford Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Watford Grammar School for Boys?

Watford Grammar School for Boys was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.