Bushey Heath Primary School
Bushey, WD23 1SP · Hertfordshire · primary school
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8th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 3,708 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bushey Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cooking Club, KS2 Lego Club, Little Acorns, CASOD Dance Club, Pottery Workshop, Yoga Club, and Canva Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Little Acorns provision? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 28 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Bushey Heath Primary School
Overview
Bushey Heath Primary School is judged to be ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘wonderful school’ where pupils are ‘made of stardust and are all individually special’, fostering a culture where ‘joy floods through the school’. Leaders have created a ‘highly ambitious’ curriculum that inspires a ‘passion for learning’ and ensures pupils develop ‘independence and resilience’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘thoughtfully planned’ and enriched by exceptional opportunities, such as music studios and digital media suites, allowing pupils to see themselves as ‘designers, musicians, historians, mathematicians and more’.
- Staff are ‘highly knowledgeable’ and provide ‘swift and appropriate action’ to support learning, helping pupils secure a ‘profound understanding’ and produce work of ‘exceptional quality’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by staff who are ‘experts’ in making ‘subtle and specific adaptations’ to teaching.
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children exposed to ‘high-quality language’ and developing ‘concentration and perseverance’ through challenging activities.
- A ‘love of reading permeates the early years environment’, supported by quick interventions and incentives like ‘gold coins’ for choosing books.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that leaders regularly review the curriculum to ‘identify where they could further deepen pupils’ learning’, specifically citing recent improvements to design and technology to make learning ‘even richer’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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