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Queens' School
Ages 11–181,660 pupilsFaithNone
Queens' School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bushey, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,660 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.6 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bushey can view Queens' School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 857.5
England avg 45.1 · was 53.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths68%
England avg 45% · was 63% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths84%
England avg 65% · was 81% in 2023/24
EBacc entry84%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.41
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 39.9
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.3
AAB or better30%
Retention99%
Value added+0.32
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake9.8%
Free school meals9.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence11.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bushey
All schools in Bushey →The Purcell School0.1 miLongwood School0.4 miHighwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBournehall Primary School0.7 miFalconer SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 miGurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School0.6 mi
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