St Margaret's School
Bushey, Hertfordshire · WD23 1DT
St Margaret's is a progressive, co-educational all-through independent school in suburban Hertfordshire serving ages 2–18, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, happiness, and individual confidence-building alongside academic achievement. The school explicitly positions itself as inclusive and open-minded, operating boarding facilities and welcoming international pupils. Recent ISI inspection (October 2025) provides current validation of provision.
- →All-through education from age 2, reducing transition friction and building long-term relationships
- →Explicit pastoral focus and small class sizes, enabling personalised attention and emotional wellbeing support
- →Boarding option for families seeking flexible or residential provision, unusual at independent co-ed all-through level
- →Progressive, happiness-centred philosophy balancing academic rigour with child-centred learning
Who thrives here
St Margaret's suits warm, sociable children who thrive in nurturing, collaborative environments and respond well to personalised pastoral support. It is particularly suited to families valuing holistic education and the continuity of an all-through pathway.
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Contact & visit
Merry Hill Road
Bushey, Hertfordshire
WD23 1DT
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Margaret's School?
Day fees at St Margaret's School are approximately £26,622 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into St Margaret's School?
St Margaret's School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Margaret's School's exam results?
At St Margaret's School, 16.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 41.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Margaret's School a boarding school?
St Margaret's School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is St Margaret's School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Margaret's School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and holistic wellbeing focus; staff know pupils well
✓Inclusive, progressive ethos without excessive academic pressure
✓Continuity of all-through model; relationship stability across 16 years
✓Small class sizes enabling personalised attention
✓Excellent facilities (music centre, sports provision, grounds)
✓Happy, confident pupils; emphasis on emotional development
Common concerns
!Relatively new/young school; lack of deep alumni networks or established prestige relative to long-established independents
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected (ISI October 2025 is first major inspection); limited historical performance data
!Boarding provision may be underdeveloped compared to traditional boarding schools; mixed day/boarding culture
!Limited evidence of Oxbridge or elite university pipeline success