Bushey Heath Primary School, based in Bushey, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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 Heath Primary School currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.7%. indian pupils make up about 18.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Rutts, Bushey, WD23 1SP |
| Website: | http://www.busheyheathjm.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089503042 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Penny Barefoot |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117088 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 239 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.70% | 95 |
| Indian | 18.40% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 8.80% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 6.30% | 15 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 5 |
| African | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Heath Primary School The Rutts , Bushey Heath WD23 1SP | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsbourne Primary School Hartsbourne Road , WD23 1SJ | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsbourne Primary School Hartsbourne Road , WD23 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery School Lane , WD23 1ST | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti House Primary School Common Road , HA7 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Hall School London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bushey Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood School 6 Hartsbourne Road , Bushey Heath WD23 1JH | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College 87-91 Elstree Road , WD23 4EB | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterborough and St Margaret's School Common Road , HA7 3JB | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.