Bushey Heath Primary School
The Rutts, Bushey Heath, Bushey, WD23 1SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bushey Heath Primary School is a primary school in Bushey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 1st of 8 primary schools in Bushey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 6 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils love attending this wonderful school where they know they are 'made of stardust and are all individually special'. From the moment children start in the early years they develop a passion for learning and a thirst for knowledge. Pupils are inspired to learn through the thoughtfully planned curriculum and exceptional enrichment opportunities. Joy floods through the school. Pupils learn to play the drums and the bass in the music studio or create podcasts and vlogs for 'Bushey Heath Kids' News' in the digital media suite. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Children in the early years learn the routines and high expectations of the school quickly. They develop the independence and resilience they need to be successful learners. Pupils look after each other here. Laughter and happiness fill the playground as pupils of all ages play tennis, hockey and basketball together. Pupils are extremely proud of their school. They live the values of respect, encourage and achieve, in all they do. Whether they are looking after the school chickens or helping the elderly in the community, pupils conduct themselves with maturity and kindness.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
242 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Bushey Heath Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsbourne Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Avanti House Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Ashfield Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Little Reddings Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Penny Barefoot
- Phone
- 02089503042
- Address
- The Rutts, Bushey Heath, Bushey, WD23 1SP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117088
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.