Ashlyns School
Foundation school · sixth form · 1,561 pupils
94% stayed in education · Attainment 8 57.9
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Bushey Meads School
- Pupils on roll
- 1,200of 1,300 places
- Free school meals
- 23.4%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 188
- Ofsted
- Inspected, 14 January 2025Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Bushey Meads School (URN 117580, until 1 February 2012).
What the data says
Of the 187 pupils who finished Year 11 at Bushey Meads School in 2023, 55% stayed on in Bushey Meads School’s own sixth form (Hertfordshire average 58%), 25% went to a further education college and 1% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 123 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 70% went to university (Hertfordshire 42%, England 37%), and 26% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
Biology is unusually popular at GCSE: 88% of the year group took it, against 23% of pupils across England.
Most pupils take the three separate sciences: at least 81% sat Biology, Chemistry and Physics as individual GCSEs, compared with about 23% nationally.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Hertfordshire and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Bushey Meads School | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 187 | 14,400 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 95% | 95% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 95% | 92% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 55% | 58% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 14% | 2% | 13% |
| — further education college | 25% | 31% | 37% |
| — other education | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Employment | 0% | 2% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 1% | 3% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Bushey Meads School | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 123 | 14,189 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 90% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 70% | 42% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 26% | 24% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 18% | 28% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 7% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Bushey Meads School | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 43.6 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 53% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 64% | 72% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 11% | 47% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 | 4.56 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 22% | 18% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 32.0 | 34.2 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 46.8 | 54.1 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 22% | 16% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 185 | 98% | 88% | 22% | 22% | 67% |
| English Language | 178 | 95% | 89% | 18% | 20% | 72% |
| English Literature | 172 | 91% | 86% | 21% | 21% | 78% |
| Biology | 166 | 88% | 23% | 12% | 45% | 61% |
| Chemistry | 152 | 81% | 23% | 14% | 47% | 55% |
| Physics | 152 | 81% | 23% | 17% | 46% | 63% |
| History | 64 | 34% | 41% | 23% | 26% | 61% |
| Art and Design | 48 | 26% | 7% | 27% | 24% | 81% |
| Psychology | 47 | 25% | 3% | 21% | 22% | 45% |
| Design and Technology | 44 | 23% | 11% | 5% | 23% | 36% |
| Geography | 35 | 19% | 41% | 9% | 25% | 54% |
| Business Studies | 29 | 15% | 18% | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | 27 | 14% | 8% | 4% | 21% | 74% |
| Spanish | 25 | 13% | 19% | 48% | 27% | 80% |
| Economics | 24 | 13% | 1% | 4% | 34% | 46% |
| Computer Science | 18 | 10% | 13% | 22% | 30% | 39% |
| Physical Education | 17 | 9% | 11% | 18% | 24% | 76% |
| Combined Science | 17 | 9% | 65% | 0% | 9% | 0% |
| Sociology | 13 | 7% | 4% | 8% | 21% | 62% |
| French | 12 | 6% | 18% | 58% | 29% | 100% |
| Drama | 12 | 6% | 7% | 8% | 27% | 75% |
| Dance | 11 | 6% | 1% | 36% | 27% | 82% |
| Religious Studies | 10 | 5% | 31% | 40% | 32% | 90% |
| Music | 6 | 3% | 5% | 17% | 33% | 67% |
| Turkish | 2 | 1% | 0% | — | 71% | — |
| Italian | 1 | 1% | 0% | — | 53% | — |
| Chinese | 1 | 1% | 1% | — | 75% | — |
| Russian | 1 | 1% | 0% | — | 87% | — |
| Polish | 1 | 1% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 24 | 20% | — |
| Childcare Skills | 23 | 19% | — |
| Sports Studies | 13 | 11% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Bushey Meads School | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 258 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 122 | 8,082 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 27.61 | 36.82 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 6% | 19% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 37% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 28 | 23% | 13% |
| Psychology | 23 | 19% | 23% |
| Biology | 20 | 16% | 20% |
| Physics | 16 | 13% | 12% |
| Chemistry | 16 | 13% | 17% |
| Drama | 14 | 11% | 2% |
| Economics | 14 | 11% | 13% |
| History | 13 | 11% | 13% |
| Sociology | 12 | 10% | 13% |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | 9% | 2% |
| English Literature | 10 | 8% | 11% |
| Computer Science | 10 | 8% | 5% |
| Law | 9 | 7% | 4% |
| Politics | 9 | 7% | 6% |
| Media Studies | 9 | 7% | 4% |
| Photography | 8 | 7% | 3% |
| Graphic Communication | 8 | 7% | 2% |
| Further Mathematics | 8 | 7% | 5% |
| Geography | 6 | 5% | 10% |
| Product Design | — | — | 2% |
| D and T Textiles Technology | — | — | 0% |
| D and T Engineering | — | — | 0% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
| Dance | — | — | 0% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Religious Studies | — | — | 4% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 96 | 79% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 14% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 15 | 12% | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 10 | 8% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 8 | 7% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 7 | 6% | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 6 | 5% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Nutrition / Diet | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.