The Watford UTC, based in Watford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Watford UTC currently has around 54 pupils on roll, which is about 9% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63% boys and 37% girls. Around 31.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 85% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (73%) , including 38% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 18 Colonial Way, Watford, WD24 4PT |
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| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Quinn |
| Religious character: | None |
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| Unique reference: | 141004 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 54 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 20 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wall Hall Nursery School University of Hertfordshire , Watford Campus WD25 8AT | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knutsford Primary Academy Balmoral Road , WD24 7ER | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutsford School Balmoral Road , WD24 7ER | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Junior School Southwold Road , WD24 7DN | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Mead Way , WD23 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield School Church Road , WD17 4QB | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.