Highwood Primary School

About Highwood Primary School

Highwood Primary School is a community school in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 439 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

439 / 420 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Mead Way, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW

Phone

01923256210

Headteacher

Bindu Rai

Website

http://www.highwood.herts.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highwood Primary School?

Highwood Primary School is a community school in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Highwood Primary School have?

Highwood Primary School has 439 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Highwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Highwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Highwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

41% of pupils at Highwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Highwood Primary School?

Highwood Primary School is located at Mead Way, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW.