Bushey Meads School

School describes itself as an inclusive mainstream comprehensive with a SENDCo and two Deputy SENDCos, individually tailored curriculum support for all students' needs

“The school prides itself on being an inclusive mainstream comprehensive school. All students whatever their needs are at the heart of the school and are fully integrated into the curriculum and given appropriate academic support and guidance.”

Curriculum is tailored year on year to meet all students' individual needs

“Year on year the curriculum is specifically tailored to meet all students’ individual needs.”

Pastoral Team described as the central hub of the school

“The Pastoral Team are the central hub of the school.”

Student Voice activities give students roles contributing to the school as a learning community, including student leadership positions.

“Student Voice activities give students a role in contributing to the life of the school as a learning community.”

School runs a Duke of Edinburgh award programme including a community service element.

“The school also runs a Duke of Edinburgh award programme giving students the opportunity to develop their own individual skills and talents as well as taking part in the community service element.”

School has a Debating Society as part of school life.

“The school’s Debating Society is another aspect of school life which contributes to the development of British values.”

School's motto 'Aspire to Achieve' and named core values (BMS: belief, motivation, success) plus 'Mind to be Kind' mantra and Respect, Responsibility, Relationships values

“The school’s motto, ‘Aspire to Achieve’, the core values, ‘BMS – belief, motivation and success’, mantra ‘Our School has a Mind to be Kind’ and additional core values, Respect, Responsibility and Relationships contribute to a positive atmosphere of mutual respect.”

School motto 'Aspire to Achieve', 3Rs of Respect, Responsibility and Relationships, and ambition for all students

“In line with our school motto Aspire to Achieve and coupled with our growth mindset culture and strong ethos, firmly underpinned by our 3Rs of Respect, Responsibility and Relationships and epitomised in our mantra ‘Our School has a Mind to Be Kind,’ we are hugely ambitious for all our students.”

January 2025 Ofsted report noted particular strength in the school's Sixth Form provision

“The real strengths of the personal development programme, our Sixth Form provision and the recognition that the majority of students have positive relationships with staff and each other were also strongly noted.”

Sixth Form Provision received an outstanding Ofsted judgement

“rated by Ofsted as a very good school in November 2019 with two outstanding judgements for Personal Development and Sixth Form Provision”

School has announced its Open Evening date for prospective student admissions.

“Our Open Evening will take place on Thursday 18th September 2025.”

Applicants must submit their child's most recent school report to be matched to the appropriate year group vacancy.

“In order that we may consider your child for a place it is also necessary for you to send in a copy of your child’s most recent school report in order that we can match your application to the appropriate vacancy within the year group applied for.”

The vast majority of students achieved places at some of the country's top universities

“The vast majority of students achieved their places at some of the country’s top universities.”

Supra-curricular provision explicitly frames itself as preparation for applying to Russell Group Universities or Oxbridge.

“This provision provides ideal preparation for university, especially if applying to Russel Group Universities or Oxbridge, and the world of work”

November 2019 Ofsted inspection resulted in two outstanding judgements

“We are delighted to have been recognised as a great school with two thoroughly outstanding judgements.”

Ofsted rated the school as a very good school in November 2019, with two outstanding judgements including Sixth Form Provision

“rated by Ofsted as a very good school in November 2019 with two outstanding judgements for Personal Development and Sixth Form Provision”