Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

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Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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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

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 5 December 2023
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: School Lane

Bushey, WD231ST
Phone: 2089502166
Website: merryhill.org.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 117090
Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Address: School Lane, Bushey, WD23 1ST
Website: www.merryhill.org.uk
Age range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 180 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: 211
Free School Meals: 6.9% (15 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 0.5% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.1%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 11.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 11.7 (5.8 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 21 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 42; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 211 pupils; 3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Visiting and inviting in different faith groups such as the local synagogue and Church; faith leaders, children from our school and members of our community tell us about their faith; promotes understanding of diverse beliefs.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council Play Leaders Eco-Warriors Digital Leaders Forces Ambassadors

Sports

basketball tennis football

Facilities

60-place Nursery class Sensory room (Reception) Mindfulness area in every classroom Woodland area / outdoor learning Mini Forest Explorers Library with mural and book corners Daily Mile / regular physical activity Play Rangers Outdoor spaces for learning and play

Curriculum Highlights

Driver 1: Healthy Learners - further support our children’s physical and mental health and wellbeing to ensure readiness for learning (how we ensure we are ready to learn) Driver 2: Curious Learners – further develop our children’s learning (what we learn) Driver 3 - Ambitious Learners - further develop our learning behaviours (how we act when we learn) Driver 4 - Collaborative Learners - further develop our children as responsible citizens (their place in the world) The Merry Hill Curriculum places the learner at the centre and is knowledge rich with drivers creating moral and responsible citizens Core Subjects: Use of HfL Essential Maths in KS1; Mastering Number in EYFS; additional 10–15 minute fluency sessions 4x a week; Talk for Writing; phonics using Essential Letters and Sounds; reading with daily texts and a library; diverse texts in the library Foundation Subjects: Broad and balanced curriculum; knowledge organisers; offsite visits; visits from experts; emphasis on vocabulary PSHE via Jigsaw promoting British Values (democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance) Mini Forest Explorers and extensive outdoor learning in the woodland area

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am to 8.15am; After School Club runs 3.15–6.00pm with three options: 1) Full session 3.15–6.00pm (£16.50), 2) After school short session 3.15–4.30pm (£7.50), 3) Later session 4.30–6.00pm (£9.00). Healthy snacks provided from 4:30pm daily. Bookings and payment must be made in advance.

SEND Provision

SEN Information Report; Merry Hill Provision Map; Accessibility Plan; HAND News; HAND Hertfordshire Additional Needs Database; DSPL information page (www.dspl9.org.uk)