The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Steven Wells (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bournehall Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AX
Town setting
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Falconer School
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The Grange Academy
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Meadow Wood School
Special school · 800m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 859m away
Bushey Meads School
Secondary · 901m away
Bushey Manor Junior School
Primary · 972m away
Longwood School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bournehall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bournehall Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bournehall Primary School?
Bournehall Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bournehall Primary School take?
Bournehall Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bournehall Primary School?
Bournehall Primary School is in Bushey, WD23 3AX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bournehall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bournehall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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