The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- BUSHEY ST JAMES TRUST
- Head
- Jeremy Turner (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadow Wood School
Special school · Very close
Little Reddings Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Bournehall Primary School
Primary · 901m away
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Immanuel College
Independent · 1.3km away
Falconer School
Special school · 1.3km away
The Grange Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Margaret's School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bushey Meads School a selective school?
No. Bushey Meads School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bushey Meads School's Ofsted rating?
Bushey Meads School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bushey Meads School?
Bushey Meads School currently has 1,236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bushey Meads School take?
Bushey Meads School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bushey Meads School?
Bushey Meads School is in Bushey, WD23 4PA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bushey Meads School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bushey Meads School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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