Year 7 Admissions
Secondary Transfer 2026
We are currently welcoming applications for boys entering Year 7 in September 2026.
How to make an application
1. Apply online to your Local Education Authority, giving Watford Grammar School for Boys as a named school.
2. Complete the online School Information Form (SIF) for Watford Grammar School for Boys. (link below)
You MUST submit both online forms by the deadlines given.
The deadline for both application forms is 31st October 2025.
Apply nowWBGS School Information Form (SIF) for entry to Year 7 in September 2026
Please note: the school is closed on from 24th October 2025 through to 3rd November 2025, inclusive.
All aspects of the application process and admissions for places at Watford Grammar School for Boys can be found in our FAQ below:
Admissions FAQEnquiries
Please ensure you have thoroughly read the FAQ document as this is likely to have the answer to most admissions questions.
Please note that we are unable to deal with admissions queries over the telephone as our calls are not recorded.
Please email any queries to the Admissions Secretary: shahd@watfordboys.org
Admission Policies
Please ensure you take time to read our admission policies
Watford Grammar School for Boys Admission Policies
National Allocation Day 2026
National Allocation day for Secondary Schools will be on Monday March 2nd 2026
Online applicants who provided an email address and confirmed it will receive an email advising them of the school they have been allocated.
Parents/carers who applied online but didn’t confirm an email address may view their allocation online during the afternoon of 3rd March, only after allocation emails have been sent.