Best 3 Secondary schools in Hertfordshire – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Parmiter's School (Secondary) in Watford; The Broxbourne School (Secondary) in Broxbourne; St Clement Danes School (Secondary) in Rickmansworth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Parmiter's School, The Broxbourne School and St Clement Danes School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Watford, Hertfordshire, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire and Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Parmiter's School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Parmiter's School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,500, combined total ≈ 4,450, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the Danes Educational Trust trust.
| Attribute |
Parmiter's School
WD25 0UU
|
The Broxbourne School
EN10 7FU
|
St Clement Danes School
WD3 6EW
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0UU |
Broxbourne Hertfordshire EN10 7FU |
Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 6EW |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 11 Sep 2024 | 1 9 Sep 2024 | 1 12 May 2024 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1392 | 1260 | 1590 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | Hertfordshire (919) | Hertfordshire (919) | Danes Educational Trust |
| Website | www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk | www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk | www.stclementdanes.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01923671424 | 01992411060 | 01923284169 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Parmiter's School
WD25 0UU
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 0UU - Ofsted
- 1 11 Sep 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Hertfordshire (919)
- Website
- www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01923671424
The Broxbourne School
EN10 7FU
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7FU - Ofsted
- 1 9 Sep 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Hertfordshire (919)
- Website
- www.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01992411060
St Clement Danes School
WD3 6EW
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 6EW - Ofsted
- 1 12 May 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Danes Educational Trust
- Website
- www.stclementdanes.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01923284169
Map of compared schools
How are these comparisons built?
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How should I choose a school?
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Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.