Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
URN: 117090 • Bushey WD23 1ST
Overview
- Name
- Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
- URN
- 117090
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melissa Adams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02089502166
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Bushey WD23 1ST
Summary
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 192 students, the school operates above its capacity of 180, reflecting its popularity within the local community. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment, encapsulated in its ethos of being "A Happy Face, A Learning Place, A Growing Space."
The curriculum at Merry Hill focuses on fostering a love for learning through engaging and interactive activities. The school provides regular updates through year group blogs, which celebrate student achievements and offer parents ideas to support learning at home. This collaborative approach enhances the educational experience and encourages parental involvement.
Merry Hill also prioritises inclusivity and support, with 8.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating its commitment to catering to diverse needs. The school hosts various events and inset days throughout the academic year, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Merry Hill focuses on fostering a love for learning through engaging and interactive activities. The school provides regular updates through year group blogs, which celebrate student achievements and offer parents ideas to support learning at home. This collaborative approach enhances the educational experience and encourages parental involvement.
Merry Hill also prioritises inclusivity and support, with 8.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating its commitment to catering to diverse needs. The school hosts various events and inset days throughout the academic year, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Home (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Our School Vision (other)
- Policies (other)
- Reception Admissions (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 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 8.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 108 | 84 | 180 | 8.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 113 | 98 | 180 | 6.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 104 | 103 | 180 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 104 | 103 | 180 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 100 | 117 | 180 | 4.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 110 | 114 | 180 | 8.00 |
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