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Bushey Meads School
- Secondary
- Hertsmere WD23 4PA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students work very hard to achieve their ambitious goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and value each other’s differences.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are highly skilled in the sixth form.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers keep current with educational practices, meeting pupils' needs effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers act swiftly when pupils fall behind; some subjects need better curriculum planning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders listen carefully to the views of parents and carers.
Communication: School uses Ofsted Parent View for feedback and communicates effectively with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the school's efforts to act on their ideas and improve.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts by listening to pupils' and parents' views and taking action.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are constantly seeking ways to improve education and outcomes for students.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon, and staff help promptly if it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral team supports emotional needs very sensitively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can choose from a very wide range of subjects and qualifications.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements well.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive strong career guidance and rich workplace experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form is an area of excellence, preparing students exceptionally well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND get the help they need and are well-prepared for future steps.
Subjects Offered: Students can choose from a wide range of subjects; EBacc course offerings have increased significantly.
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Bushey Meads School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1213 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.40% | 35.00% | 17.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 37.35% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 50.5% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 30.28% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 15.56% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 21.37% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 3.37 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.36% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 89.49% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 32.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 47.62% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.96% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 39.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 51.68% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 30.36% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 17.89% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 22.57% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.81% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.37% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 48.52% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.41% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 7 | 33.34% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 6 | 47.05% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 29.27% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 7 | 15.54% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 8 | 21.09% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.37% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 30.93% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 47.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.11% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 11 | 34.96% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 3 | 47.77% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 29.08% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 16.17% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 21.85% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 24.6% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 47.98% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.5% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 35.25% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 49.19% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 30.85% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 20.2% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 21.91% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.55% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.71% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 48.14% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.53 | 32.74 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.29 | 31.59 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.40% | 15.43% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 63.36% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.3% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.16 | 36.9 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.29 | 35.3 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.2% | 20.26% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 64.63% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 18.52% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.21% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.93 1 | 32.57 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.58 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 16.46% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 182 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 60.54% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.7% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.91 | 31.83 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.30 1 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 16.88% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.77% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.27 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.64 | 31.86 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 16.88% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 31.6% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 20.42% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bushey Meads School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1