Compare Bushey Heath Primary School and Hartsbourne Primary School and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bushey Heath Primary School (Primary) in Bushey; Hartsbourne Primary School (Primary) in Bushey; Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery (Primary) in Bushey — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bushey Heath Primary School, Hartsbourne Primary School and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Bushey, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bushey Heath Primary School), published Mar 2024. The lowest is 2 (Hartsbourne Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Hartsbourne Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–5–10%; all within the Bushey St James Trust trust.

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Attribute	Bushey Heath Primary School WD23 1SP	Hartsbourne Primary School WD23 1SJ	Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery WD23 1ST
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1SP	Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1SJ	Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 1ST
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Mar 2024	2 9 May 2024	2 20 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	270	234	180
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Bushey St James Trust	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.busheyheathjm.herts.sch.uk	www.hartsbourne.org.uk	www.merryhill.org.uk
Telephone	02089503042	02080759857	02089502166
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bushey Heath Primary School

WD23 1SP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 1SP
Ofsted: 1 6 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.busheyheathjm.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089503042

Hartsbourne Primary School

WD23 1SJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 1SJ
Ofsted: 2 9 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bushey St James Trust
Website: www.hartsbourne.org.uk
Telephone: 02080759857

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

WD23 1ST

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 1ST
Ofsted: 2 20 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.merryhill.org.uk
Telephone: 02089502166

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.