Edge Grove School, Watford
Edge Grove School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Watford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edge Grove School in detail
Edge Grove School in its own words
In its own words: "Edge Grove is a vibrant and successful co-educational independent prep school in Hertfordshire, North London, providing a warm, welcoming educational community in which pupils with a broad diversity of backgrounds develop a genuine sense of belonging and pride."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Edge Grove School, where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish. Here, education is about more than academic success - it is about nurturing confident, curious, and compassionate young people , ready to step into the future with integrity and purpose. At Edge Grove, we place the child at the heart of everything we do ."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton, swimming and cross-country.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Edge Grove School are Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School (1 mile), Aldenham School (1.2 miles), The Purcell School (1.5 miles) and Radlett Preparatory School Ltd (1.8 miles).
Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary SchoolAldenham SchoolThe Purcell SchoolRadlett Preparatory School Ltd
Who goes there
In 2026, 67 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Radlett Railway Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edge Grove School (opposite), 380 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 36 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
13 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
28 November 2018
Integrated
22 September 2015
About
Edge Grove School, simply Edge Grove, is a 2-13 mixed, private, day preparatory school in Aldenham, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. It was established in 1935 and has 48 acres of grounds.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£19,131 to £26,478
depending on year group
| Senior Department Years 6-8 | £26,478 a year |
| Middle Department Year 5 | £26,262 a year |
| Middle Department Year 4 | £22,824 a year |
| Middle Department Year 3 | £22,410 a year |
| Junior Department Years 1-2 | £19,872 a year |
| Junior Department Reception | £19,131 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hertfordshire - 12 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby independent school
Keep up with Edge Grove School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
311 pupils
525 places
214 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Watford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Watford
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
23.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
311
Total Pupils
209
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Edge Grove School
When was Edge Grove School last inspected?
Edge Grove School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Edge Grove School?
Edge Grove School has around 311 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Edge Grove School?
Edge Grove School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Edge Grove School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Edge Grove School?
Edge Grove School is at High Cross, Aldenham, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)