Highwood Primary School
URN: 117089 • Bushey WD23 2AW
Overview
- Name
- Highwood Primary School
- URN
- 117089
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bindu Rai (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923256210
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mead Way, Bushey WD23 2AW
Summary
Highwood Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 439 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, with a focus on fostering a sense of community and belonging.
The curriculum at Highwood Primary is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, encouraging academic achievement while promoting personal development. The school offers various extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience and allowing students to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
Highwood Primary also prioritises communication with parents and guardians, providing regular updates through newsletters and maintaining an accessible online presence. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (17.90%), the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Highwood Primary is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, encouraging academic achievement while promoting personal development. The school offers various extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience and allowing students to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
Highwood Primary also prioritises communication with parents and guardians, providing regular updates through newsletters and maintaining an accessible online presence. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (17.90%), the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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- Communication and Interaction Needs (sen)
- Sensory and/or Physical (sen)
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bushey Heath Primary School (74.0)
- Bournehall Primary School (67.4)
- Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (64.2)
- Bushey Manor Junior School (63.7)
- Hartsbourne Primary School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 439
- Boys
- 224
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 439 | 224 | 215 | 420 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 441 | 221 | 220 | 420 | 17.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 432 | 199 | 233 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 432 | 199 | 233 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 434 | 203 | 231 | 420 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 199 | 238 | 420 | 16.40 |
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