Bushey Heath Primary School vs Bushey Meads School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushey Heath Primary School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
Bushey Meads School
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
| Measure | Bushey Heath Primary School Bushey, East of England | Bushey Meads School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 1,872 | #275 of 460 |
| National rank | #518 of 15,697 | #2275 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 242 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.busheyheathjm.herts.sch.uk/ | www.busheymeads.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bushey Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 44.0).
- •Bushey Meads School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 242.
- •Bushey Heath Primary School is a local authority school while Bushey Meads School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bushey Heath Primary School better than Bushey Meads School?
On the Success Index (England), Bushey Heath Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 44.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bushey Heath Primary School and Bushey Meads School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushey Heath Primary School: 242. Bushey Meads School: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushey Heath Primary School and Bushey Meads School rank in East of England?
Bushey Heath Primary School is 73rd of 1,872 and Bushey Meads School is 275th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).