St Margaret's School
Bushey, Hertfordshire, East of England · WD23 1DT
Founded in 1749, St Margaret's is one of the older independent schools still going strong, offering both day and boarding places to a mixed roll of around 496 pupils in Bushey. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, classes are small and attention is generous. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Nearly a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school comfortable accommodating a range of learning needs.
496
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,622
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Pupils
- 496
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Bushey, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- https://www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8416 4400
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Lara Péchard
Latest results
Attainment 8
56.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
73%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
43%
A-level A*-A
37%
A-level A*-B
65%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 56.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 73% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. At GCSE, 43% of grades fall in the 9-7 band, and at A-level 37% reach A*-A with 65% at A*-B. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, with a notably broad sixth-form menu ranging from Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies to Psychology, Mathematics and Business Studies.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 73
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.23%
- EHC plans
- 0.5%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Swimming and water polo feature prominently alongside cricket and rugby, giving the sporting programme an aquatic emphasis. Scholarships in Music, Art, Sport, STEM and Drama, as well as Academic awards, point to strengths beyond the classroom that ambitious pupils can build on.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1749
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones may be brought to school by pupils from year 7 upwards but use for any purpose including listening to music during the school day (8am to 6pm) including at break, lunch, supervised study is strictly forbidden. Phones, smart iWatches and ear pods should be stored in a Yondr pouch during school hours.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,622
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £43,575 - £50,631
Means-tested bursaries on offer
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
The last word
A long-established mixed school with boarding, small classes and results comfortably above average. Means-tested bursaries help widen access to day fees of up to £26,622 and boarding fees of up to £50,631.
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St Margaret's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Margaret's School located?
St Margaret's School is located at Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT.
What type of school is St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School has approximately 496 pupils on roll.
What is St Margaret's School's inspection rating?
St Margaret's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 October 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.