Watford Grammar School for Girls
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Lady's Close , , WD18 0AE | |
| Coordinates | 51°39′05″N 0°23′46″W / 51.6515°N 0.3962°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Partially selective academy |
| Motto | Sperate parati ("Go forward with preparation") |
| Established | 1704 1884 (refounded) |
| Founder | Elizabeth Fuller |
| Department for Education URN | 136289 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chairman of governors | Nick Moorhouse |
| Headmistress | Sylvia Tai |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,550 |
| Colour(s) | Navy blue and yellow |
| Website | http://www.watfordgrammarschoolforgirls.org.uk/ |
Watford Grammar School for Girls (commonly abbreviated WGGS) is an academy for girls in Watford in Hertfordshire, UK. Despite its name, it is only a partially selective school, with 25% of entrants admitted on academic ability and 10% on musical aptitude.
Its GCSE results were the highest achieved by non-grammar state schools in England in 2007.