Is Hartsbourne Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 126th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hartsbourne Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Hartsbourne Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hartsbourne Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hartsbourne Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hartsbourne Primary School

Hartsbourne Road, Bushey, WD23 1SJ

Local ranking126th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

234

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 190
Boys: 76 (39%)
Girls: 119 (61%)
Capacity: 234 (83% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 8.6%
EAL: 18.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 13.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,873/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.9%
Asian Indian: 9.1%
White Other: 8.0%
Asian Other: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Asian Pakistani: 1.7%

62.9%

White British

9.1%

Asian Indian

8.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02080759857

admin@hartsbourne.org.uk

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Hartsbourne Road

Bushey, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145256
UKPRN: 10066225
Establishment No.: 2372
Trust: BUSHEY ST JAMES TRUST

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