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Boys' Private Schools in Watford

Watford has 25 independent boys' schools offering single-sex education across different age groups. Families can compare school types and a mix of day and boarding schools.

See the school admissions timeline guide for entry points and application timing.

Explore all private schools in Watford, or browse schools across Hertfordshire and East of England.

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Merchant Taylors' School

Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 2HT

2.1 miles from Watford

Fees from

£10,649 / term

Range £10,649 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–18 959 Day

Merchant Taylors' Prep School

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1LW

2.5 miles from Watford

Fees from

£7,792 / term

Range £7,792 - £8,183 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–13 365 Day
St Martin's School, Northwood

St Martin's School, Northwood

Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2DJ

3.4 miles from Watford

Fees from

£2,670 / term

Range £2,670 - £6,923 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–13 381 Day
St John's

St John's

Pinner, Greater London, HA5 3ZF

3.4 miles from Watford

Fees from

£6,475 / term

Range £6,475 - £7,031 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–13 320 Day

Buckingham Preparatory School

Pinner, Greater London, HA5 5DT

5.9 miles from Watford

Fees from

£4,210 / term

Range £4,210 - £5,405 (inc. VAT)

Boys 2–11 107 Day
St Albans School

St Albans School

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB

6.6 miles from Watford

Fees from

£9,383 / term

Range £9,383 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–19 887 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Watford

How many private schools are there in Watford?
There are 172 independent schools in and around Watford, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Watford?
Yes, many schools in and around Watford offer boarding, with options including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Watford?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Watford?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many boys' schools are there in Watford?
There are 25 independent boys' schools in and around Watford, offering single-sex education.
Are there many single-sex schools in Watford?
Across Watford, families can find both single-sex and co-educational schools, with co-ed options typically more widely available.

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