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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1DT, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
806
Capacity
850
Ages
2–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a commendable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.3 and 85% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students securing grade 5 or higher in these core subjects is also impressive at 73%. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 32%, indicating that fewer students are taking a broad range of academic subjects. Overall, it appears to provide a strong educational foundation for learners aged 2 to 18.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 73% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | No UK data |
Location
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51.63839, -0.36198 · WD23 1DT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117606
School typeOther independent school
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What is St Margaret's School rated by Ofsted?
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Is St Margaret's School a good school?
St Margaret's School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Margaret's School in GCSEs?
St Margaret's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.3. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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