The Bushey Academy
URN: 135938 • Bushey WD23 3AA
Overview
- Name
- The Bushey Academy
- URN
- 135938
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 39.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Hebblethwaite (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- London Road, Bushey WD23 3AA
Summary
The Bushey Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,114 students and a capacity of 1,350. The school aims to provide a supportive educational environment that fosters personal growth and confidence among its pupils. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential life skills, encouraging them to adopt positive mindsets, manage their time effectively, and develop good habits that contribute to their academic and personal success.
In addition to academic learning, The Bushey Academy emphasizes the importance of life skills, including financial literacy, health management, and community involvement. The school offers resources to help students understand budgeting, investing, and maintaining their well-being, preparing them for the responsibilities of adulthood. This holistic approach ensures that students are not only prepared for examinations but also for life beyond school.
The academy is committed to fostering a sense of community, encouraging students to engage with their surroundings and contribute positively. By promoting social skills and responsible digital engagement, The Bushey Academy aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to face future challenges.
In addition to academic learning, The Bushey Academy emphasizes the importance of life skills, including financial literacy, health management, and community involvement. The school offers resources to help students understand budgeting, investing, and maintaining their well-being, preparing them for the responsibilities of adulthood. This holistic approach ensures that students are not only prepared for examinations but also for life beyond school.
The academy is committed to fostering a sense of community, encouraging students to engage with their surroundings and contribute positively. By promoting social skills and responsible digital engagement, The Bushey Academy aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to face future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queens' School (68.9)
- Bushey Meads School (62.2)
- Bushey Hall School (45.2)
- Bushey Meads School (45.2)
- Queens' School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1114
- Boys
- 557
- Girls
- 557
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- 2020-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1114 | 557 | 557 | 1350 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1114 | 557 | 557 | 1350 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1114 | 557 | 557 | 1350 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1114 | 557 | 557 | 1350 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1114 | 557 | 557 | 1350 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1114 | 557 | 557 | 1350 | 13.00 |
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