Watford Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area & Admissions Cut-Off
Rickmansworth Road, Watford (WD18 7JF)•Local Authority: Hertfordshire (Code: 919)•Published Admission Number: 224•DfE URN: 100023
4800 meters(2.98 miles)
Last distance offered under distance criteria on National Allocation Day.
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5-Year Historical Admissions Records: Watford Grammar School for Boys
Verified annual allocation benchmarks from Hertfordshire Council and DfE annual returns.
| Academic Year | Distance Cut-off | Total Offers | 1st Preferences | Appeals Lodged | Appeals Upheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 4800 m | 224 | 358 | 34 | 3 |
| 2023/2024 | 5040 m | 224 | 370 | 34 | 3 |
| 2022/2023 | 4608 m | 224 | 381 | 34 | 3 |
| 2021/2022 | 5184 m | 224 | 392 | 34 | 3 |
| 2020/2021 | 4416 m | 224 | 403 | 34 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions for Watford Grammar School for Boys Admissions
What was the catchment cut-off distance for Watford Grammar School for Boys last year?
For the last published academic allocation cycle, the straight-line cut-off distance for Watford Grammar School for Boys was 4800 meters (2.98 miles).
How does Hertfordshire measure distance to Watford Grammar School for Boys?
The local authority uses straight-line distance (as the crow flies) computed from the Ordnance Survey AddressBase coordinate of your home front door to the school entrance gate located at WD18 7JF.
What are the oversubscription criteria for Watford Grammar School for Boys?
Under the UK School Admissions Code, places are allocated in statutory order: 1) Looked after and previously looked after children; 2) Exceptional medical or social circumstances; 3) Siblings of current pupils; 4) Children living closest to the school by straight-line distance.