Parmiter's School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Parmiter's School is a secondary school in Watford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 6 secondary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2024, report published 11 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2024

Throughout the school, including the sixth form, pupils thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. Not only do pupils achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well rounded, active members of society. This does not happen by chance. Pupils prosper, in large part, because they are so well integrated into the Parmiter's family. The remarkable co-curricular offer, which is an integral part of school life, helps to create this thriving school community. Pupils make significant contributions to their school. Many students volunteer to support their younger peers in lessons. Others run clubs such as the Afro-Caribbean society, where differences are celebrated. This involvement in wider opportunities plays a notable role in enhancing pupils' well- being. They build excellent friendships with their peers and greatly value these high- quality relationships. The school's purposeful 'pursuit of excellence' and academic rigour enables pupils to excel. Pupils quickly learn the skills they require to be successful in their studies. They love completing the challenging work that they are given. Many become accomplished musicians or athletes. Pupils swiftly become disciplined, organised learners. They are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

208 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score66.5

66.5, 20.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths80.8%

80.8%, 35.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths90.4%

90.4%, 25.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc78.8%

78.8%, 38.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.39

6.39, 2.3 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

193 students

Average point score per A level entry40.58

40.58, 5.58 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,496 pupils on roll, with places for 1,392

Eligible for free school meals5.5%

5.5%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.7%

22.7%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.2%

8.2%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Parmiter's School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Saint Michael's Catholic High School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 50.9
Future Academies Watford0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 39.8
Stanborough Secondary School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 44.1
Abbot's Hill School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 68.8
The Marlborough Science Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PARMITER'S SCHOOL
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Smith
Address
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UU
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
136899

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.