The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Smith (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange Academy
Secondary · Very close
Falconer School
Special school · 372m away
Bushey Manor Junior School
Primary · 458m away
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Primary · 713m away
Bournehall Primary School
Primary · 859m away
St Margaret's School
Independent · 895m away
Little Reddings Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Longwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is in Bushey, WD23 1SU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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