St Margaret's School
URN: 117606 • Bushey WD23 1DT
Overview
- Name
- St Margaret's School
- URN
- 117606
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lara Pechard (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 02084164400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Merry Hill Road, Bushey WD23 1DT
Summary
St Margaret's School is a co-educational independent school located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, catering to pupils aged 2 to 18. With a current enrolment of 806 students and a capacity of 850, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral care, ensuring that students feel valued and confident as they navigate their educational journey.
The curriculum at St Margaret's is designed to engage students across all age groups, from the play-based learning in the Nursery to the comprehensive academic programmes in the Senior School and Sixth Form. The school boasts impressive A-Level results, with 75% of grades awarded at A*-B in 2024, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. Small class sizes facilitate personalized attention, allowing teachers to nurture each pupil's individual strengths.
St Margaret's also offers a range of extracurricular activities and boarding options, including full, weekly, and flexi boarding for students aged 11-18. The school community is characterized by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where kindness and mutual support are central to the educational experience. For families interested in learning more, the school invites prospective parents to schedule tours and visit the campus.
The curriculum at St Margaret's is designed to engage students across all age groups, from the play-based learning in the Nursery to the comprehensive academic programmes in the Senior School and Sixth Form. The school boasts impressive A-Level results, with 75% of grades awarded at A*-B in 2024, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. Small class sizes facilitate personalized attention, allowing teachers to nurture each pupil's individual strengths.
St Margaret's also offers a range of extracurricular activities and boarding options, including full, weekly, and flexi boarding for students aged 11-18. The school community is characterized by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where kindness and mutual support are central to the educational experience. For families interested in learning more, the school invites prospective parents to schedule tours and visit the campus.
Useful links
- Senior School Admissions (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- Co-curricular & Sport (sen)
- Our Day (sen)
- Pastoral (sen)
- Download Our Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Junior School Admissions (other)
- The Nursery Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meadow Wood School (57.4)
- Longwood School (45.4)
- Westwood School (45.2)
- Falconer School (44.1)
- St Hilda's School (36.7)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 850
- Pupils
- 806
- Boys
- 313
- Girls
- 493
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1918-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 806 | 313 | 493 | 850 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 743 | 239 | 504 | 850 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 531 | 58 | 473 | 720 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 531 | 58 | 473 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 458 | 24 | 434 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 435 | 3 | 432 | 500 | 0.00 |
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