Parmiter's School
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
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
193 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,496 pupils on roll, with places for 1,392
Schools near Parmiter's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.9 |
| Future Academies Watford | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
| Stanborough Secondary School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Abbot's Hill School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 68.8 |
| The Marlborough Science Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 01923671424
- 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.