Queens' School
Bushey, WD23 2TY · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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24th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 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 495 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.0 · 88 | 46% | 4.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 38% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.2 · 87 | 15% | 1.34 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queens' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force, and Student Council. Sports include rugby, netball, football, hockey, athletics, rounders, cricket, and basketball. Arts and music offer concerts, theatrical performances, and tuition. Trips include foreign expeditions and a Taiwan exchange.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,697 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,701. 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 to improve their progress scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How are the 4 remaining places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about Queens' School
Overview
Queens’ School is described as “highly ambitious” for its pupils, fostering a culture where students are “tenacious in pursuit of excellence.” The report highlights a “superbly crafted” curriculum and “exemplary” conduct, noting that staff and pupils work tirelessly to ensure everyone achieves their goals. Leaders maintain an “unwavering” vision, creating a supportive community where pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “challenging and meaningful,” with teachers providing “clear explanations” and using questioning to encourage “deeper levels of thinking.”
- Support for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is “well thought out and highly effective,” ensuring no one falls behind.
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” attendance and “extremely positive attitudes,” seizing opportunities in a wide range of extra-curricular and ‘super-curricular’ activities.
- Sixth-form provision offers a “stimulating, yet nurturing environment” with diverse courses, leading most students to their first-choice universities or apprenticeships.
- Careers guidance is “excellent,” equipping pupils with a “comprehensive understanding” of future options through work experience and alumni visits.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.5 |
| 2024/25 | 57.5 |
| 2025/26 | 56.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Open evening26 Nov 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
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