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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery located?

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, East of England, WD23 1ST.

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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery serves students aged 3 to 7.

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About Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is a primary community school in Bushey, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 84 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.4%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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What kind of school is Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery?

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Ages: 3–7
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 84 pupils
SEN support: 10% of pupils

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Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Attendance at Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is 12.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery has 84 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

10% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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