The Bushey Academy is a secondary school in Bushey, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Bushey Academy currently has around 1114 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 13.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jon Hebblethwaite |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135938 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1114 |
| Number of Boys: | 557 |
| Number of Girls: | 557 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Hall School London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bushey Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 128 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.