Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Watford (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 7 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 SecondaryAttainment 8: 68.9
- 294Watford Grammar School for GirlsWatford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 68.2
- 394Parmiter's SchoolWatford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 66.5
- 473Saint Michael's Catholic High SchoolWatford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.9
- 544Stanborough Secondary SchoolWatford · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.1
- 641Westfield AcademyWatford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.4
- 729Future Academies WatfordWatford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.8
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford Grammar School for Boys Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.9 | 94.3 Top 5% | 68.9 Attainment 8 | 1,590 |
| 2 | Watford Grammar School for Girls Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 68.2 | 93.9 Top 5% | 68.2 Attainment 8 | 1,427 |
| 3 | Parmiter's School Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 66.5 | 94.2 Top 5% | 66.5 Attainment 8 | 1,496 |
| 4 | Saint Michael's Catholic High School Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.9 | 72.9 Top 25% | 50.9 Attainment 8 | 1,130 |
| 5 | Stanborough Secondary School Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 44.1 | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 50 |
| 6 | Westfield Academy Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.4 | 41.2 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 7 | Future Academies Watford Watford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.8 | 29.2 Lower 50% | 39.8 Attainment 8 | 1,060 |
Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Watford with Attainment 8 68.9. Of the 7 schools shown, 6 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Watford?
Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford, East of England ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Watford with Attainment 8 68.9 (Pupils on roll: 1,590).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Watford ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.