Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford Grammar School for Boys in Watford, Hertfordshire uses GL Assessment (Hertfordshire Consortium). The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Watford Grammar School for Boys offers approximately 224 (approx 25% academic) Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Partial academic selection based on the GL Assessment.

Watford and surrounding areas. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register with the Hertfordshire Consortium, sit the test, and list on the CAF. Key dates: Open Days: Autumn 2026; Registration Deadline: June 2026 (for 2027 entry); Exam Date: September 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Focus on GL Assessment practice, Strong foundations in Maths and English, Verbal Reasoning practice. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment (Hertfordshire Consortium) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.