Hertfordshire boys' schools league table 2025
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Hertfordshire, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- Primary Schools in Hertfordshire
- Secondary Schools in Hertfordshire
- State Schools in Hertfordshire
- Academies & Free Schools in Hertfordshire
- Independent Schools in Hertfordshire
- Grammar Schools in Hertfordshire
- Girls' Schools in Hertfordshire
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Hertfordshire
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Hertfordshire
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Hertfordshire
- Largest Schools in Hertfordshire
- 194Watford Grammar School for BoysWatford · Academy Secondary68.9 Attainment 8 · 1,590 students
- 288The Bishop's Stortford High SchoolBishop's Stortford · Local authority Secondary60.2 Attainment 8 · 1,279 students
- 387Hitchin Boys' SchoolHitchin · Academy Secondary57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,364 students
- 484Richard Hale SchoolHertford · Academy Secondary56.3 Attainment 8 · 1,207 students
- 574Verulam SchoolSt Albans · Academy Secondary52.5 Attainment 8 · 987 students
- 637Haberdashers' Boys' SchoolElstree · Independent All-through41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,429 students
- 722Merchant Taylors' SchoolNorthwood · Independent Secondary21.7 Attainment 8 · 1,051 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford Grammar School for Boys Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.3 Top 5% | 68.9 Attainment 8 | 1,590 |
| 2 | The Bishop's Stortford High School Bishop's Stortford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 88.1 Top 10% | 60.2 Attainment 8 | 1,279 |
| 3 | Hitchin Boys' School Hitchin · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,364 |
| 4 | Richard Hale School Hertford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.0 Top 25% | 56.3 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 5 | Verulam School St Albans · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.7 Top 25% | 52.5 Attainment 8 | 987 |
| 6 | Haberdashers' Boys' School Elstree · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,429 |
| 7 | Merchant Taylors' School Northwood · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 22.3 Lower 50% | 21.7 Attainment 8 | 1,051 |
Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford leads the 2025 list of boys' schools in Hertfordshire with a Success Index (England) of 94.3. Of the 7 schools shown, 4 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England boys' schools league table, every school on the Hertfordshire page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in Hertfordshire?
Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford, East of England ranks first among boys' schools in Hertfordshire with a Success Index (England) of 94.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,590).
How are boys' schools in Hertfordshire ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.