Grammar schools in Watford
There are no grammar schools in Watford.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Harrow and Hertfordshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Watford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Dr Challoner's High School, about 7.3 miles away in Buckinghamshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Watford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Watford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's High School | Amersham | 7.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 8.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School | Amersham | 9.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Chesham Grammar School | Chesham | 9.1 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 10.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 10.7 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Watford
Watford has 51 open schools. Browse all Watford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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