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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.2 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,236
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.6, this school is performing above the national average, particularly in comparison to 63% of schools across the UK. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating room for growth in overall quality. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, and a solid 73% of students progress to university, though only 26% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% UK |
| 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% UK |
| 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| 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%. | 11% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 125 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (458 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
72%
Progress is communicated
69%
My child makes good progress
67%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School has high expectations
64%
School supports development
63%
Behaviour is good
57%
School keeps me informed
52%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.2%
White Other9.5%
Asian Other6.6%
Asian Indian6.3%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other2.9%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.64873, -0.34904 · WD23 4PA
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137872
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.busheymeads.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bushey Meads School rated by Ofsted?
Bushey Meads School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Bushey Meads School a good school?
Bushey Meads School scores 7.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bushey Meads School?
Based on 458 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bushey Meads School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bushey Meads School in GCSEs?
Bushey Meads School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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