Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bushey, East of England WD23 1ST · Hertfordshire
#406 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#3204 of 15,697 nationally
About Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Bushey, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 166 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 406th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 166; capacity filled 92.2%.
There are 17 schools in Bushey; Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery ranks 8th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 166
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
219 students · 196 m away
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students · 452 m away
Bushey Heath Primary School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
242 students · 982 m away
Little Reddings Primary School
Bushey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
312 students · 1.0 km away
Hartsbourne Primary School
Bushey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students · 1.2 km away
Bushey Meads School
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students · 1.3 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
346 students · 1.3 km away
The Grange Academy
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
928 students · 1.3 km away
Bournehall Primary School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 1.3 km away
Immanuel College
Bushey · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
341 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students
Baddow Hall Infant School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
166 students
Blackmore Primary School
Ingatestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
High Leigh Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saxmundham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery a good school?
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #406 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery ranks #406 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #3204 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery had 166 students in 2025.
Is Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.