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Parmiter's School
Outstandinggraded 03/07/2024Ages 11–181,464 pupilsNone
Parmiter's School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Watford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,464 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2024, Parmiter's School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 68.4 and 84% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Watford can view Parmiter's School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 03/07/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence22.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals5.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 866.5
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths81%
Grade 4+ English & maths90%
EBacc entry79%
EBacc average point score6.39
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 40.6
Value added+0.04Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.1
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Watford
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