Hartsbourne Primary School
Hartsbourne Road, Bushey, WD23 1SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hartsbourne Primary School is a primary school in Bushey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Bushey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 9 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils at Hartsbourne Primary School get a well-rounded education. Adults are ambitious for them. Pupils achieve well, especially in mathematics and reading. They enjoy a multitude of experiences that support their well-being, expand their horizons and teach them new talents and skills. These include spending time with the school's therapy dog and exchanging letters with children in Sri Lanka. Pupils loved building a puppet theatre where they staged a show, using the puppets they made. Pupils come to school happily each day. They make the most of the school's extensive outdoor environment. Pupils build fires, climb trees and learn about fungi in the forest area. In Reception, children hunt for bugs and set up a 'bug museum' to display their discoveries. Classrooms are calm learning spaces. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school due to consistently high expectations from adults, clear boundaries and well- established routines. A range of achievement awards motivate pupils to do their best and aim high. Strong relationships are at the heart of the school. From the moment children join in Reception, they build warm, trusting bonds with adults and with each other. These relationships continue to grow as pupils move through the school.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always make the best use of learning time to address the needs of all pupils. Sometimes, opportunities to move pupils' learning on are missed. This means that pupils do not progress as well as they might. The school should ensure that all teachers structure learning time in the most effective manner so that all pupils' progress is maximised.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 234
Schools near Hartsbourne Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti House Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Bushey Heath Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashfield Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BUSHEY ST JAMES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Rebecca Tregear
- Phone
- 02080759857
- Address
- Hartsbourne Road, Bushey, WD23 1SJ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 145256
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.