Watford Grammar School for Girls
Partially selective academy in Watford, Hertfordshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
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Lady's Close , , WD18 0AE | |
Coordinates | 51.6515°N 0.3962°W / 51.6515; -0.3962 |
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Type | Partially selective academy |
Motto | Sperate parati ("Go forward with preparation") |
Established | 1704; 320 years ago (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/ |
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Its GCSE results were the highest achieved by non-grammar state schools in England in 2007.[2]