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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 1,590 pupils · Watford

The council’s dates, for reference

Watford Grammar School for Boys sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027
12 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027
15 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
102 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days

Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.

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Last checked 31 August 2026

About Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford Grammar School for Boys is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Watford, Hertfordshire, with 1,590 pupils.

TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
Pupils1,590 of 1,496 places
AdmitsBoys
CharacterChurch of England
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 2010
URN136276

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

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Where it is

Rickmansworth Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 7JF

01923208900

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Ofsted

Inspected 14 April 2026

SafeguardingMet
InclusionExceptional
Curriculum and teachingExceptional
AchievementExceptional
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
Personal developmentExceptional
Leadership and governanceExceptional
Post-16Exceptional

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