Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Future Academies Watford is a secondary school in Watford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 5th of 6 secondary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 11 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils are greeted with a daily handshake on arrival at Future Academies Watford. Moving into the classroom, pupils' learning is ambitious at every stage and teachers support them well on this journey. The curriculum has been adapted to meet their needs and routines. Pupils are now learning more and remembering more and are making good progress as a result. The school has ensured that staff development is high priority, meaning lessons are led by skilled teachers with a strong understanding of the curriculum. Pupils can feel this change and speak positively about their education. The behaviour of pupils is very strong. They are supported by a culture that will not tolerate poor behaviour, and pupils feel settled and safe as a result. Pupils recognise and appreciate these changes here and now comment on being able to learn more. Pupils are supported to develop their character here at Futures Academies Watford. This is achieved through a rich set of experiences and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. The school is relentless in their quest to ensure that all pupils have the aspiration, knowledge and skills to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Pupils with SEND do not attend as frequently as their peers. As a result, these pupils are not benefiting from the school's curriculum. The school should ensure that attendance systems are effectively managed and improved for all pupils, but particularly for more vulnerable pupils who have SEND.
- The number of suspensions within the school remains high. As a result, some pupils are missing out on high-quality learning opportunities. The school should continue to reduce the number of suspensions and ensure that pupils successfully reintegrate into school and access lessons.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
184 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
29 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,060 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Future Academies Watford
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.9 |
| Parmiter's School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 66.5 |
| Stanborough Secondary School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| The Purcell School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 47.7 |
| Queens' School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 57.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Demetris Kalogirou
- Phone
- 01923672964
- Address
- Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HW
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 135876
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.