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Private Schools in Watford
Families considering private education in Watford will find 172 independent schools nearby, offering nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Compare school types and strong boarding provision alongside day schools.
Learn when to apply with our private school admissions timeline guide, including key exams and deadlines.
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Showing 172 schools
Longwood School
Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG
1.2 miles from Watford
The Purcell School
Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS
1.5 miles from Watford
Fees from
£11,812 / term
Range £11,812 - £17,392 (inc. VAT)
Merchant Taylors' School
Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 2HT
2.1 miles from Watford
Fees from
£10,649 / term
Range £10,649 - £0 (inc. VAT)
St Margaret's School, Bushey
Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1DT
2.3 miles from Watford
Fees from
£1,584 / term
Range £1,584 - £15,884 (inc. VAT)
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)
York House School
Hertfordshire, WD3 4LW
2.5 miles from Watford
Fees from
£3,065 / term
Range £3,065 - £7,141 (inc. VAT)
Edge Grove School
Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8NL
2.6 miles from Watford
Fees from
£3,642 / term
Range £3,642 - £8,446 (inc. VAT)
Aldenham School
Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AJ
3.1 miles from Watford
Fees from
£6,137 / term
Range £6,137 - £16,500 (inc. VAT)
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4HF
3.3 miles from Watford
Fees from
£5,686 / term
Range £5,686 - £14,050 (inc. VAT)
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)
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)
St Helen's School
Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3AS
3.5 miles from Watford
Fees from
£7,543 / term
Range £7,543 - £9,421 (inc. VAT)
Charlotte House Preparatory School
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4DU
3.6 miles from Watford
Fees from
£2,592 / term
Range £2,592 - £6,720 (inc. VAT)
Haberdashers' Girls' School
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BT
3.8 miles from Watford
Fees from
£7,974 / term
Range £7,974 - £9,569 (inc. VAT)
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2YE
3.8 miles from Watford
Fees from
£6,193 / term
Range £6,193 - £8,648 (inc. VAT)
Radlett Preparatory School
Herts, Hertfordshire, WD7 7LY
4.1 miles from Watford
Fees from
£5,232 / term
Range £5,232 - £0 (inc. VAT)
Abbot's Hill School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP
5.0 miles from Watford
Fees from
£5,150 / term
Range £5,150 - £9,330 (inc. VAT)
Reddiford School
Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5HH
5.0 miles from Watford
Fees from
£5,100 / term
Range £5,100 - £5,693 (inc. VAT)
North London Collegiate School
Middlesex, Middlesex, HA8 7RJ
5.6 miles from Watford
Fees from
£9,569 / term
Range £9,569 - £11,132 (inc. VAT)
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)
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Watford
How many private schools are there in Watford?
Are there boarding schools in Watford?
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?
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?
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