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Bushey Heath Primary School

Hertsmere, WD23 1SPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.0×
Oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2214 of 13,686 nationally

About Bushey Heath Primary School

Bushey Heath Primary School is a state primary in Hertsmere that currently educates 239 pupils against a capacity of 270, meaning it has some room to grow but is already a popular choice locally. Just 7.5% of its pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the national average and a clear indicator of the relatively affluent intake the school draws from the surrounding area. Demand is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 154 applications for just 29 places, with 57 families listing it as their first preference. That works out at over five applicants for every available spot, and even first-preference applicants faced a roughly two-to-one chance of missing out. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age three through to eleven, and offers nursery provision. Headteacher Penny Barefoot leads a team that has clearly built a strong reputation in the community, and the oversubscription figures suggest parents are voting with their feet.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Rutts, Bushey, Hertsmere, WD23 1SP
HeadteacherPenny Barefoot
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)7.5%
School Capacity239 / 270 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingDanceAthleticsCricketFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubBook ClubChessChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: busheyheathjm.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bushey Heath Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.