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 school has a diverse intake 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 .

School Information

Address: London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA
Website:
Telephone:
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

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1350
Number of Pupils: 1114
Number of Boys: 557
Number of Girls: 557

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.