How many pupils does The Purcell School have?

The Purcell School has 195 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headmaster of The Purcell School?

The headmaster of The Purcell School is Paul Bambrough.

What type of school is The Purcell School?

The Purcell School is a Other independent school with a Not applicable phase of education.

Which local authority is The Purcell School in?

The Purcell School is in the Hertfordshire local authority area.

Other independent school Not applicable Open

The Purcell School

Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertsmere, WD23 2TS

195

Pupils

11 October 1962

Opened

About this school

The Purcell School is an Other independent school serving not applicable age pupils, located in Hertsmere. The school has 195 pupils enrolled. The Headmaster is Paul Bambrough. The school is administered by Hertfordshire local authority. It opened in 11 October 1962.

School details

Headmaster: Paul Bambrough
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 102256

Contact

01923331100 schooloffice@purcell-school.org Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at The Purcell School are handled by the school or the local authority (Hertfordshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

47.7

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

54%

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

83%

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

4.41

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →