Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus: a parents' guide for 2022

Founded in 1704 under the name of the Free School by Dame Elizabeth Fuller, the charity school eventually became the Watford Grammar Schools, for Boys and Girls respectively, in 1881. The school encourages ‘opportunity and friendship’ as cornerstones of their students’ development and a range of sports, music, and drama are offered alongside the core curriculum. The school has a history of academic achievement and had the highest GCSE results of any non-grammar state school in 2007.

What kind of school is Watford Grammar School for Girls?

Watford Grammar School for Girls is a partially selective girls’ grammar school.

11 plus exam information for Watford Grammar School for Girls

• Address: Lady’s Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE

• County: Hertfordshire

• Admissions info: [email protected]

• School type: girls’ state school, partially selective

• Number of pupils: 1,250 (approximately)

• Number of Year 7 places: 210

• Open day: October 2022

• 11 plus exam dates: September 2022

• Exam board: GL Assessment – SW Herts Consortium

Watford Grammar School for Girls term dates

Watford Grammar School for Girls term dates for 2022/2023 are as follows:

• Term 1: 6th September to 19th October 2022

• Term 2: 31st October to 16th December 2022

• Term 3: 5th January to 11th February 2023

• Term 4: 20th February to 31st March 2023

• Term 5: 17th April to 26th May 2023

• Term 6: 5th June to 21st July 2023

What is the catchment area for Watford Grammar School for Girls?

The priority Watford area postcodes for Watford Grammar School for Girls are:

WD17 1-4, WD18 0,6-9, WD19 4-7, WD23 1 to 7 and 9, WD24 4 to 7 and 9, WD25 0, 5, 7 to 9, WD3 3

Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus admissions process

Watford Grammar School is a partially selective school and as such receives a mix of specialist and community admissions places. Out of the 210 places available in Year 7, there are 137 places reserved for community candidates and 73 for specialist places, based on aptitude in music or academic subjects.

To apply for admission to Watford Grammar School for Girls you must apply online to your Local Education Authority, naming Watford Grammar School for Girls as your school of choice. You must then subsequently complete the School Information Form (SIF) on the school’s website from 1st September 2022.

When is the Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus exam taken?

Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus is to be taken in September of 2022.

When can I apply for the 11 plus exam in Hertfordshire?

The official deadline is 31st October for applications, both to your Local Authority and Watford Grammar School for Girls. Registration for the Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus opens Monday 11th April via the SW Herts Consortium here.

Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus exam format

The South West Herts Consortium 11 plus test is a paper based exam. You can apply for either of the following via the consortium website:

• Academic aptitude test

• Musical aptitude test

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How to prepare for Watford Grammar School for Girls 11 plus

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