Watford Grammar School for Boys vs Watford Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,590 students
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,427 students
| Measure | Watford Grammar School for Boys Watford, East of England | Watford Grammar School for Girls Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #19 of 460 | #23 of 460 |
| National rank | #135 of 4,090 | #154 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,590 | 1,427 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,590 | 1,427 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.9 | 68.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.3% | 83.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.80 | 6.38 |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | 39.5 |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.watfordboys.org | www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (94.3 vs 93.9).
- •Watford Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 1,427.
- •Watford Grammar School for Boys is boys 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 Watford Grammar School for Boys better than Watford Grammar School for Girls?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Watford Grammar School for Boys: 1,590. Watford Grammar School for Girls: 1,427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls rank in East of England?
Watford Grammar School for Boys is 19th of 460 and Watford Grammar School for Girls is 23rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).