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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.9 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,018
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 80% nationally for Attainment 8. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school, although only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also has a strong EBacc entry rate of 65%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 65% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
91%
My child feels safe
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.8%
White Other10.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Black African4.2%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.69792, -0.39213 · WD25 7HW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN135876
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Future Academies Watford rated by Ofsted?
Future Academies Watford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Future Academies Watford a good school?
Future Academies Watford scores 58.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Future Academies Watford?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Future Academies Watford receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Future Academies Watford in GCSEs?
Future Academies Watford achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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