St. Margaret's School, Bushey is an independent Boarding and Day school for girls aged 4-18 years. Founded in 1749 it is one of the oldest schools in the country. Although an Anglican foundation pupils of other faiths and customs are welcomed.
The school enjoys a rural aspect, situated in 60 acres of playing fields and woodland, while at the same time within easy access of central London, a 40 minute tube journey from Stanmore. Close to the M1 and M25 junctions it is in an ideal position for travel to Heathrow Airport (35 minutes), on British Rail (10 minutes to Watford) and by tube (10 minutes to Stanmore).
The school has a broad, balanced curriculum and a strong academic tradition with a very good GCSE, A-level and Oxbridge record. Each year girls proceed to a wide range of courses at Universities and Colleges of Further Education. Education takes place in small classes in a caring and supportive community. Enrolment to St Margaret's is by interview at 4+, and via the school's own Entance Examination and interview at 7+, 11+ and 13+. Sixth Form places are conditional on GCSE results. Scholarships and Bursaries are available as well as 10% reductions for siblings and services children.
Recent new additions to the buildings have included an Art and Design block, a Drama studio and an ITcentre. Boarding accommodation has been upgraded to provide comfortable, modern facilities.
Pupils take advantage of a full and varied programme of music, dramatic and sporting opportunities. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is popular and enjoys wide participation among the girls. Language Exchange trips abroad are a regular feature of the annual calendar. The presence of a boarding and weekly boarding community means that there is a wide range of extra-mural activities available to all. A strong Old Girls Guild and Parents Association contribute in a positive way to the life of St Margaret's.
