Bushey Heath Primary School, Bushey

In its own words: "Bushey Heath Primary School is non-denominational and centrally positioned in Bushey Heath to serve families in the surrounding neighbourhood. The school opened in April 1879 as an infant school. After considerable extension work and modernisation children of junior age were admitted in September 1967."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our wonderful school. As you walk around the school you will see evidence of well-mannered and well-behaved children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, dance, Lego and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 13 July 2027 and an open day on Wednesday 14 July 2027 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Bushey Heath Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Bushey Heath Primary School as their first choice and 173 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 25 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bushey Heath Primary School are Hartsbourne Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery (0.6 miles, Good); Avanti House Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths); and Ashfield Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths).

Bushey Heath Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 13 (5.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Bushey Heath Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springfield (near), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bushey Heath Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 68 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Bushey Heath Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bushey Heath Primary School are Bushey Meads School (0.9 miles) and Bentley Wood High School (1.4 miles).