Year 7
Information regarding all aspects of Admissions can be located via the links below and you may also find the Frequently Asked Questions especially informative.
2022 Admissions
Applications for admission to Year 7 in 2022 are now open.
The deadline for application is 31st October 2021.
Please note: The School is closed from Wednesday 20th October until Sunday 31st October 2021.
School Information Form (SIF)
It is important to remember to complete a School Information Form (SIF) for WBGS
You must complete both the Secondary Transfer Form or Common Application Form (CAF) for the Local Education Authority in which you live and a WBGS SIF, which can be found on the link below. The deadline for submission of the SIF is 31st October 2021.
Watford Grammar School for Boys School Information Form (SIF) for entry to Year 7 in September 2022
County Application Form (CAF)
You must complete the County Application Form for the Local Education Authority in which you live
Hertfordshire County Council’s Common Application Form (CAF)
Year 7 Admissions FAQs
If you have a question about applying for school place for your son, please read our frequently asked questions:
Admission Policies (updated 29/08/2021)
Please read our Admission policies here:
Determined Admissions Policy for entry to the school in September 2022
Determined Admissions Policy for entry to the school in September 2021South West Hertfordshire Consortium Tests
The website for registering with the SW Herts Consortium will open on 12th April 2021 and will remain open until 18th June 2021.
http://www.swhertsschools.org.uk/
Information about the tests can be read here:
Entrance Tests for Secondary Transfer in September 2022
Please note that we will not deal with admissions queries over the telephone as our calls are not recorded. Please email the Admissions Secretary shahd@watfordboys.org with any enquiries.
September 2021 Allocation Information
(as of 1st March 2021, National Allocation day)
Published to website: 02/03/2021
Published Admission Number = 224
There were a total of 1074 applicants who named us as a preferred school to their Local Authority, of which 844 of these sent us a School Information Form. These were distributed between the two admission areas as shown below:
|
|
Total for all areas |
Watford Area |
Rest of the Admission Area |
Other Areas |
|
Number of applications |
844 |
429 |
241 |
174 |
The table below gives a breakdown of the places gained under each criteria:
|
Criterion |
Places allocated |
|
1. Looked After Children & children with a statement of SEN |
11 |
|
2. Proximity to the school (10%) |
22 |
|
3. Boys with a parent who is a member of the school staff |
6 |
|
4. Boys with a brother who currently attends the school |
51 |
|
5. Boys with a sister who currently attends WGGS |
35 |
|
6. Proximity to school |
21 |
|
7. Music Test – Watford area |
13 |
|
Rest of the Admission Area |
9 |
|
8. Academic Test - Watford Area |
34 |
|
Rest of the Admission Area |
22 |
|
Final Total |
224 |
Allocation Day Data 2021
|
|
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
|
Furthest distance offered (in metres) under criteria 2 |
579.33 |
309.13 |
332.18 |
|
Furthest distance offered (in metres) under criteria 6 |
715.10 |
567.64 |
574.76 |
|
Lowest academic test score offered in the Watford area |
200 |
209 |
219 |
|
Lowest music test score offered in the Watford area |
31 |
36 |
38 |
|
Lowest academic test score offered in the Traditional area |
211 |
218 |
224 |
|
Lowest music test score offered in the Traditional area |
38 |
37 |
40 |