Bushey Heath Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bushey Heath Primary School.

Bushey, WD231SP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

82

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Rutts
Bushey Heath
Bushey, WD231SP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117088
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Rutts, Bushey Heath, Bushey, WD23 1SP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
241
Free School Meals
9.4% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
33.0 (+25.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 109.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Bushey Heath Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 108.0
2024 110.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
241 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Penny Barefoot emphasising involvement of parents and the wider community, and the aim to provide a caring, stimulating environment while expanding opportunities and maintaining high standards.

Facilities

large hall dining hall digital hub two libraries music studio playing field pleasant grounds on-site chickens

Curriculum Highlights

Essential Letters and Sounds phonics White Rose Maths scheme Numberblocks used in maths teaching Regular 1:1 reading and whole-class reading; reading books matched to abilities Topic-based planning with a core book in topics

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and after-school clubs

Admissions Criteria

One form entry primary school with a 30 place nursery; information and forms to apply to Nursery, Reception and In Year admissions are available via the Admissions pages.

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