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Bushey Meads School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bushey Meads School is a academy converter secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1236 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,236

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Bushey Meads School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bushey Meads School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Bushey Meads School — School Information

Full address
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
137872

Other Secondary Schools in Bushey

If Bushey Meads School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bushey are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bushey Meads School

Is Bushey Meads School oversubscribed?

Bushey Meads School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bushey Meads School?

Admission to Bushey Meads School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bushey Meads School cover?

Bushey Meads School is a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.