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The Purcell School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TS, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
195
Capacity
220
Ages
8–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a strong focus on academic performance, the school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 47.7 and 83% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, there is no entry for the EBacc, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, it provides a solid educational foundation, particularly for those interested in a specialized environment.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.66035, -0.36726 · WD23 2TS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN102256
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.purcell-school.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Purcell School rated by Ofsted?
The Purcell School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Purcell School a good school?
The Purcell School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Purcell School in GCSEs?
The Purcell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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