Watford academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 22 schools in Watford, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 194Watford Grammar School for BoysWatford · Academy Secondary68.9 Attainment 8 · 1,590 students
- 294Parmiter's SchoolWatford · Academy Secondary66.5 Attainment 8 · 1,496 students
- 394Watford Grammar School for GirlsWatford · Academy Secondary68.2 Attainment 8 · 1,427 students
- 492Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 591Bromet Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 270 students
- 676Lanchester Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 773Warren Dell Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 264 students
- 873Alban Wood Primary School and NurseryWatford · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 973The Orchard Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 1073Ascot Road Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 1173Saint Michael's Catholic High SchoolWatford · Academy Secondary50.9 Attainment 8 · 1,130 students
- 1270Oxhey Wood Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 1369Knutsford Primary AcademyWatford · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 438 students
- 1466Watford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 1560Laurance Haines SchoolWatford · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 463 students
- 1655St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 268 students
- 1754Beechfield SchoolWatford · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 1841Westfield AcademyWatford · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 1,331 students
- 1939Cherry Tree Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 2033Willow Tree Primary SchoolWatford · Academy Primary– · 185 students
- 2133The Grove AcademyWatford · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 473 students
- 2229Future Academies WatfordWatford · Academy Secondary39.8 Attainment 8 · 1,060 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 | Parmiter's School Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.2 Top 5% | 66.5 Attainment 8 | 1,496 |
| 3 | Watford Grammar School for Girls Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 93.9 Top 5% | 68.2 Attainment 8 | 1,427 |
| 4 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.1 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 5 | Bromet Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 91.3 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 270 |
| 6 | Lanchester Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.6 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 7 | Warren Dell Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73.3 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 264 |
| 8 | Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 9 | The Orchard Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.1 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 10 | Ascot Road Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.9 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 11 | Saint Michael's Catholic High School Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.9 Top 25% | 50.9 Attainment 8 | 1,130 |
| 12 | Oxhey Wood Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.6 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 13 | Knutsford Primary Academy Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 438 |
| 14 | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 15 | Laurance Haines School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 463 |
| 16 | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 268 |
| 17 | Beechfield School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 18 | Westfield Academy Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.2 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 19 | Cherry Tree Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.5 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 20 | Willow Tree Primary School Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | – | 185 |
| 21 | The Grove Academy Watford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 473 |
| 22 | Future Academies Watford Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.2 Lower 50% | 39.8 Attainment 8 | 1,060 |
Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Watford with a Success Index (England) of 94.3. Of the 22 schools shown, 22 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East of England academies & free schools league table, every school on the Watford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Watford?
Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford, East of England ranks first among academies & free schools in Watford with a Success Index (England) of 94.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,590).
How are academies & free schools in Watford 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.