Open Special Mixed

Garston Manor School

Horseshoe Lane, Watford, WD25 7HR
163 Pupils
150 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
41.70% FSM %
120 Boys
43 Girls
About Garston Manor School

Located in Watford (WD25 7HR), Garston Manor School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Christine deGraft-Hanson.

Data for Garston Manor School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Watford
Parliamentary Constituency Watford
Ward Woodside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10015498
URN 117667
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Canning Chair of Governors 22/03/2018 25/04/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Tracey Allen Governor 05/07/2018 04/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Christine deGraft-Hanson Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Oliveen Elliott Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beverly Greenfield Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura James Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Jenkins Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Jones Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jacqui Sexstone Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Pieter Steyn Governor 03/02/2025 02/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Whitaker Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Garston Manor School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Garston Manor School has 163 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
Garston Manor School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Garston Manor School is Miss Christine deGraft-Hanson.
Garston Manor School is at Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HR, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Garston Manor School: Does not have a sixth form.
Garston Manor School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Christine deGraft-Hanson
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117667
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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