Watford Grammar School for Boys
Secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. Report card, Apr 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 7 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Exceptional | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Exceptional | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.5 milesWestfield Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Nov 2024)
- 0.7 milesWatford Grammar School for Girls
Outstanding (Mar 2024)
- 0.8 milesCroxley Danes School
Report card, Feb 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- 1.9 milesRickmansworth School
Outstanding (Sep 2023)
- 2.0 milesQueens' School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Mar 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.