Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Aldenham Road Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2QH |
| Reference Number | 117157 |
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School is performing well overall, with consistent ratings of 'Good' across all inspection domains. Pupils are happy and feel included in their learning environment. The school promotes a positive culture where pupils support one another and develop essential skills from an early age. Notably, the school has made improvements to its curriculum and reading instruction since the last inspection, helping pupils to progress effectively. The school is part of the Bushey Primary Education Federation, which aids in its governance and leadership consistency.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.61%
Girls: 46.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 2 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.4% |
| White, Other | 11.4% |
| Indian | 9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Irish | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2021 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and inclusivity towards one another.
- The school has a positive, 'can-do' culture that encourages learning.
- Curriculum plans are well-organized and effectively delivered.
- Teachers provide numerous opportunities for pupils to review their learning.
- Pupils benefit from a variety of clubs and enrichment activities.
- Support for pupils with SEND is strong and effectively managed.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff occasionally teach misconceptions due to insecure subject knowledge.
- Pupils, particularly in Reception, sometimes lose concentration during lessons.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bushey Manor Junior School
Grange Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QL |
0.19 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SU |
0.44 miles |
|
Bromet Primary School
Oxhey Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4SG |
0.53 miles |
|
Longwood School
Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG |
0.54 miles |
|
Field Junior School
Watford Field Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AZ |
0.61 miles |
|
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WF |
0.61 miles |
|
Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX |
0.77 miles |
|
Bournehall Primary School
Bournehall Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AX |
0.78 miles |
|
Oxhey Nursery School
Eastbury Road, Watford, WD19 4RL |
0.81 miles |
|
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ |
1.03 miles |
|
Little Reddings Primary School
Harcourt Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3PR |
1.03 miles |
|
Chater Junior School
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN |
1.08 miles |
|
Ashfield Junior School
School Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SR |
1.12 miles |
|
Laurance Haines School
Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD |
1.18 miles |
|
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
School Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1ST |
1.24 miles |
|
Meadow Wood School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4NN |
1.26 miles |
|
Highwood Primary School
Mead Way, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW |
1.28 miles |
|
Chater Infant School
Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD |
1.29 miles |
|
St Meryl School
The Mead, Carpenders Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 5BT |
1.31 miles |
|
Colnbrook School
Hayling Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7UY |
1.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
0.45 miles |
|
Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
0.5 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
0.83 miles |
|
Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
0.9 miles |
|
St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
0.99 miles |
|
The Purcell School
|
1.05 miles |
|
Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
1.33 miles |
|
West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.49 miles |
|
Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
1.56 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
1.56 miles |
|
Immanuel College
87-91 Elstree Road, Bushey, WD23 4EB |
2 miles |
|
Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
2.07 miles |
|
Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.26 miles |
|
Aldenham School
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
2.49 miles |
|
Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
2.76 miles |
|
Bentley Wood High School
Clamp Hill, Stanmore, HA7 3JW |
2.91 miles |
|
Haberdashers' Boys' School
|
2.93 miles |
|
Haberdashers' Girls' School
Aldenham Road, Borehamwood, WD6 3BT |
2.93 miles |
|
St Helen's School
Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS |
2.96 miles |
|
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6NR |
3.03 miles |