St Margaret's School
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 7 October 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
705
AGES
2 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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School Guide verdict

St Margaret's School is an independent co-educational secondary in Bushey where pupils achieve good GCSE passes well above the national average, earning it a 4-star rating from School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' personal development was judged excellent, with academic achievements and school leadership rated good.

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
Ofsted inspection
(16/10/2025)
Overall grade included
85%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average St Margaret's School UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average St Margaret's School UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Merry Hill Road
Bushey
WD23 1DT
+44 (0)20 8416 4400

School Description

St Margaret's provides a first rate education - superb teaching in all key stages and subject areas, high academic standards and excellent pastoral care. Based on a tradition dating back to 1749, St Margaret's is perfectly located in rural Hertfordshire, close to London, major transport routes and airports making it ideal for day pupils or full, weekly and flexi-boarders in the 21st century.

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St Margaret's School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.


Frequently asked questions

What is the inspection rating for St Margaret's School?

At its 2025 ISI inspection, St Margaret's School was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' personal development, and good for academic achievement, the success of the school, and leadership and management.

How are GCSE results at St Margaret's School?

Pupils achieve 85% good GCSE passes (5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 including English and maths), which sits well above the national average of 38.9%.

How many pupils attend St Margaret's School?

There are 799 pupils on roll across the school.