Field Junior School vs Watford Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 425 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,427 students
| Measure | Field Junior School Watford, East of England | Watford Grammar School for Girls Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #226 of 1,872 | #23 of 460 |
| National rank | #1735 of 15,697 | #154 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 244 | 1,427 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 1,427 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 83.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 91.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.5 |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fieldjm.herts.sch.uk/ | www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Watford Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 82.9).
- •Watford Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,427 students compared with 244.
- •Field Junior School is a local authority school while Watford Grammar School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Field Junior School is co-educational and Watford Grammar School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Field Junior School better than Watford Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Watford Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (93.9 vs 82.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Field Junior School and Watford Grammar School for Girls?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Field Junior School: 244. Watford Grammar School for Girls: 1,427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Field Junior School and Watford Grammar School for Girls rank in East of England?
Field Junior School is 226th of 1,872 and Watford Grammar School for Girls is 23rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).