Future Academies Watford, Watford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Future Academies Watford excels at creating an ambitious learning environment where pupils make strong progress with skilled teaching and well-designed curriculum. The school stands out for its outstanding personal development programme, helping pupils develop character and aspiration to prepare them for life in modern Britain. Pupils feel safe, settled and valued here, with strong behaviour supported by a culture that clearly will not tolerate poor conduct.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum expertly constructed with careful attention to pupils' needs and supported by effective enrichment activities
- Strong teaching practice with skilled teachers who know their pupils well and use assessment effectively to check understanding
- Outstanding personal development with pupils developing respect for themselves and others through community charity work and character building
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they have the same experience as their peers
- Excellent behaviour culture that pupils appreciate, helping them learn more effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates for pupils with SEND remain lower than their peers, meaning they miss high-quality learning opportunities
- Number of suspensions remains higher than desired, with some pupils missing too much time away from class
- Need to continue improving reintegration of suspended pupils back into school and lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Charity work including local food bank support, diverse range of extra-curricular opportunities, university and employer connections
Future Academies Watford has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with pupils now learning more and remembering more through an ambitious, well-constructed curriculum and strong teaching. The school has created a culture of excellent behaviour and personal development, with pupils feeling settled and safe.
At a Glance
34.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
43
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
1,060 pupils
1,350 capacity
290 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Watford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Watford
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.86002%
Overall absence
24.87462%
Persistent absence
997
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Future Academies Watford
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Stanborough Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Leavesden JMI School
Kingsway Infants' School
Kingsway Junior School
The Grove Academy
Cherry Tree Primary School
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