Bushey Heath Primary School
URN: 117088 • Bushey WD23 1SP
Overview
- Name
- Bushey Heath Primary School
- URN
- 117088
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Penny Barefoot (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02089503042
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Rutts, Bushey WD23 1SP
Summary
Bushey Heath Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, serving the local neighbourhood since its establishment in 1879. With a current enrolment of 239 pupils and a capacity of 270, the school offers a nurturing environment that prioritises the holistic development of each child. The ethos of the school centres on inspiring students to reach their full potential while fostering a sense of unity and collaboration among children, parents, and staff.
The school provides a vibrant curriculum enriched with various educational projects, including initiatives like the “Seed to Plate” project. Facilities include a large hall, dining hall, digital hub, libraries, and a music studio, alongside outdoor spaces for play and learning. The dedicated staff focus on both academic excellence and the physical and mental well-being of students, ensuring a balanced approach to education.
Bushey Heath Primary School is committed to community engagement and offers various events and activities throughout the year. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through newsletters and an online platform for payments and bookings.
The school provides a vibrant curriculum enriched with various educational projects, including initiatives like the “Seed to Plate” project. Facilities include a large hall, dining hall, digital hub, libraries, and a music studio, alongside outdoor spaces for play and learning. The dedicated staff focus on both academic excellence and the physical and mental well-being of students, ensuring a balanced approach to education.
Bushey Heath Primary School is committed to community engagement and offers various events and activities throughout the year. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through newsletters and an online platform for payments and bookings.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- April 2025 (download)
- April 2025 (end of Term) (download)
- June 2025 (download)
- July 2025 (download)
- Bushey Heath Primary School (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Statutory Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bournehall Primary School (67.4)
- Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (64.2)
- Bushey Manor Junior School (63.7)
- Hartsbourne Primary School (63.2)
- Highwood Primary School (62.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 133
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 7.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 133 | 106 | 270 | 7.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 241 | 127 | 114 | 270 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 267 | 150 | 117 | 270 | 5.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 267 | 150 | 117 | 270 | 5.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 275 | 151 | 124 | 270 | 5.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 273 | 154 | 119 | 270 | 6.20 |
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