Bushey and Oxhey Infant School, based in Bushey, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School currently has around 166 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 3.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.4%. other white pupils make up about 11.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2QH |
| Website: | http://www.oxhey.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923229731 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Mary Ann Cooper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117157 |
Ofsted inspection date: 31/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 166 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.40% | 82 |
| Other White | 11.40% | 19 |
| Indian | 9.00% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 5.40% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 4.20% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 6 |
| African | 2.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 1.80% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Hall School London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 795 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bushey Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.