Bushey Manor Junior School
Bushey, WD23 2QL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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140th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 6.2/10 nationally. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bushey Manor Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the coming year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Bushey Manor Junior School
Overview
This is a narrative-only summary of the inspection report for Bushey Manor Junior School, inspected in March 2023. The report describes an "aspirational school community" where pupils feel safe and are "keen to learn." Leaders provide strong support, and the curriculum is generally well-structured to help pupils make connections across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive relationships with staff" and strive to achieve school values of being "aspirational, respectful and kind."
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and are effective at identifying and addressing misconceptions to support learning.
- A "strong culture" fosters a love of reading, with targeted support helping pupils who are falling behind to make "rapid progress."
- Pastoral care is a strength, with pupils receiving tools for their "five ways to well-being" and support for mental health.
- Leaders are "outward-looking" and collaborate well with stakeholders, while governors provide effective oversight.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not broken key knowledge into "manageable chunks," making it harder for pupils to learn new concepts and for teachers to check progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and responding quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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