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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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