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Bushey Meads School

Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.3%
Basics 9-5
40.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.846.4
2023/2442.146.4
2024/2543.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.020.00
2023/24-0.450.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.2%
EBacc APS
3.46
EBacc 9-5
6.9%
EBacc 9-4
8.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.61
A*-A Grades
10.9%
A*-B Grades
31.9%
AAB+ %
5.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 142 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Outstanding

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About Bushey Meads School

Bushey Meads School is a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 458 responses), 64% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. The school has around 1,236 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bushey Meads School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2019 — Good
  2. Feb 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bushey Meads School

What is Bushey Meads School's Ofsted rating?
Bushey Meads School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Bushey Meads School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 458 responses): 64% of parents would recommend Bushey Meads School.
What are Bushey Meads School's latest exam results?
Bushey Meads School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bushey Meads School located?
Bushey Meads School is a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire (WD23 4PA).
How many pupils attend Bushey Meads School?
Bushey Meads School has around 1,236 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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