Is Future Academies Watford a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 29 April 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 58th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Future Academies Watford's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Future Academies Watford averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.6 (England: 46.2). 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Future Academies Watford?

Applications for Year 7 places at Future Academies Watford starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Future Academies Watford

Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HW

Local ranking58th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1350

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 29 April 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 29 April 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 40.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 195

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 58.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 18.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

30.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 35.6
16-18 Cohort: 64

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1018
Boys: 544 (51%)
Girls: 516 (49%)
Capacity: 1350 (79% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 35.1%
EAL: 18.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,829/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.8%
White Other: 10.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.7%
Black African: 4.3%
Asian Pakistani: 3.7%
Other: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 2.0%

60.8%

White British

10.8%

White Other

4.7%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01923672964

enquiries@watford.futureacademies.org

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Horseshoe Lane

Watford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 135876
UKPRN: 10027517
Establishment No.: 6905
Trust: FUTURE ACADEMIES

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