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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JF

Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Watford. Boys intake, Church of England.

Watford Grammar School for Boys is a large Church of England secondary academy in Watford, Hertfordshire, for boys aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form, and Ofsted rated it Outstanding in December 2021.

The school says it grew from a Free School founded by Dame Elizabeth Fuller in 1704, became a separate boys' foundation in 1881 and moved to its present campus in 1912. It describes values including endeavour, integrity, kindness, creativity and individuality.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,610 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Boys

Open days and visits at Watford Grammar School for Boys

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Secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Hertfordshire’s deadlines and how to apply →