Watford Grammar School for Boys — Secondary School in Watford

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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford, WD18 7JF

1,610 Pupils

1,496 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

6.20% FSM %

1,610 Boys

— Girls

About Watford Grammar School for Boys

Located in Watford (WD18 7JF), Watford Grammar School for Boys is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Church of England character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 1,610 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,496. Current headteacher: Ian Cooksey.

Data for Watford Grammar School for Boys 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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Watford
Parliamentary Constituency	Watford
Ward	Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Boys
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Opened	01-09-2010
UKPRN	10031379
URN	136276
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ian Cooksey	Accounting Officer	01/09/2015	—	N/A
Mr Andrew Speirs	Chair of Trustees	12/09/2024	11/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Thorold	Chief Financial Officer	01/09/2007	—	N/A
Mr Alan Armstrong	Member	03/11/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Timothy Cosgrove	Member	30/09/2019	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Nokes	Member	10/12/2024	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Stephen Shannon	Member	03/11/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Paul Shearring	Member	03/11/2021	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Nicholas Baker	Trustee	12/09/2024	11/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Donald Barrell	Trustee	01/01/2026	31/12/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Milan Bavisi	Trustee	17/01/2026	17/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Thomas Boyd	Trustee	15/05/2019	15/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust