Hartsbourne Primary School, Bushey

In its own words: "Children are at the centre of everything that we do. Decisions that we make around the curriculum and school life are carefully considered to reflect their current and future needs. Mental health is balanced with academic needs to nurture the whole child."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the pupils, staff, and governors, to welcome you to Hartsbourne Primary School. We are a one-form entry academy, educating children from the ages of three to eleven, and are proud members of the Bushey St James Trust."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, ballet, drama, choir, art and French.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Hartsbourne Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 87% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Hartsbourne Primary School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hartsbourne Primary School are Avanti House Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths); Bushey Heath Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 90% maths); Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good); and Ashfield Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths).

Hartsbourne Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Hartsbourne Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Bushey St James Trust, an academy trust.

5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Hartsbourne Primary School had 12 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 tram or metro stop is Stanmore Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Windmill Lane (near), 300 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hartsbourne 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 61 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, Hartsbourne Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hartsbourne Primary School are Bentley Wood High School (1 mile) and Bushey Meads School (1.3 miles).