Description
Watford Grammar School for Girls is leading State Secondary school in Watford. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Girls
Since 1704, they have been nurturing independent, creative and ambitious young women. Building up a long tradition of academic excellence, our modern curriculum empowers our students to be the best they can be. They are a diverse and thriving community, founded on consideration, tolerance and trust. Our rich academic curriculum, strong and supportive pastoral care and wide range of extended activities are designed to compliment, challenge and inspire at all Key Stages. Students are encouraged to start their own societies, with the support of staff, to reflect their interests and passions. We value our status as a single-sex school whilst enjoying a close relationship with Watford Grammar School for Boys, with whom we share a common foundation, history and many joint learning opportunities.
Facilities
Key Stage 3
In year 7, students continue their progression from Key Stage 2 where they experience a curriculum that is broad and ambitious for all regardless of their starting point. Students study Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Classics, Computing, Design Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Music, P.E and Religious Studies. To enable our students to live in the global community, they learn a modern foreign language French, German or Spanish in year 7. In years 8 and 9 the majority study an additional MFL or Latin.
Key Stage 4
The Key Stage 4 curriculum is designed to ensure students engage in academic endeavour. All students study a common core of English, Mathematics, Combined or Triple Sciences, a language and a humanities subject, creating a rigorous and ambitious programme of study. The vast majority of students study at least one creative subject, and the wide offer includes Art, Drama, Music, PE and Design Technology. This broad and academic curriculum allows students to move successfully to post-16 education.
Key Stage 5
The curriculum in Sixth Form is academically focused with all students studying a minimum of 3 A levels. There is an opportunity to apply for a 4th A level to broaden their educational experience and also an option to apply for and complete an Extended Project Qualification. The breadth of academic subjects is inspiring and this is maintained by our partnership with Watford Grammar School for Boys. The broad curriculum is challenging, academically stimulating and allows our students to gain an exciting and passionate experience with their chosen subject areas. The skills of independent thought, research, creativity, problem solving and innovation are present and transferable to higher education and the world of work.
Features
- Ofsted Rating:
outstanding
Things to note
Sports Clubs
Sports Clubs at Watford Grammar School for Girls aim to encourage all students to find sports that they enjoy and to inspire a life-long love of sport and fitness. These range from Badminton, Football, Catch-up Swimming, Swim Squad and Gymnastics to Hockey, Tennis, Netball, Dance and Bollywood Dance. School teams run in a variety of sports across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and students in these teams play matches against a wide range of other schools. Team successes are celebrated and loses are used as an opportunity to learn from and to develop resilience in a supportive environment.
Music Clubs
Music is the heartbeat of WGGS. They have vibrant extracurricular provision, a knockout team of visiting peripatetic music teachers and three classroom teachers. There is a huge sense of community within the department and a strong sense of belonging. There is a Music Lead who is part of the Head Girl team and two music prefects. They support younger girls, are an extra pair of hands in larger groups where there are sometimes more than a hundred girls involved (Junior Choir and Orchestra) and rehearse smaller ensembles
Extra Curricular Activities
The school runs a wide range of exciting and stimulating extra curricular activities for all year groups. If sport is your passion, there are a number of school teams to choose from. Equally, music and drama have a strong place in the school and there is a chance to participate in a wide range of productions every year. All extra curricular activities are designed to develop confidence and encourage students to try something new, while enhancing their school experience.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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