The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 806
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lara Pechard (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 452m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 895m away
The Grange Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Falconer School
Special school · 1.0km away
Little Reddings Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bournehall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bushey Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Meadow Wood School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School currently has 806 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's School take?
St Margaret's School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School is in Bushey, WD23 1DT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Margaret's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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