Bushey Meads School vs Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushey Meads School
Bushey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
166 students
| Measure | Bushey Meads School Bushey, East of England | Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #275 of 460 | #406 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2275 of 4,090 | #3204 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,200 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.busheymeads.org.uk/ | www.merryhill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 44.0).
- •Bushey Meads School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 166.
- •Bushey Meads School is a academy school while Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Meads School better than Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (73.8 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 Meads School and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushey Meads School: 1,200. Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushey Meads School and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Bushey Meads School is 275th of 460 and Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is 406th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).