Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery vs St Margaret's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 452 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
166 students
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students
| Measure | Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Bushey, East of England | St Margaret's School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #406 of 1,872 | #54 of 460 |
| National rank | #3204 of 15,697 | #358 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 166 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.2 |
| town | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.merryhill.org.uk | www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 73.8).
- •St Margaret's School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 166.
- •Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Margaret's School is a independent 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 Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery better than St Margaret's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (87.1 vs 73.8 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 Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery and St Margaret's School?
About 452 m in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery: 166. St Margaret's School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery and St Margaret's School rank in East of England?
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is 406th of 1,872 and St Margaret's School is 54th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).