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The Purcell School

Independent

The Purcell School

Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TS

Other independent school
Pupils
195
Ages
8-19
Attainment 8
47.6

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
43.8%
Basics 9-5
54.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
4.40
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.00
A*-A Grades
31.7%
A*-B Grades
56.7%
AAB+ %
2.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 42 students entered

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About The Purcell School

The Purcell School is a secondary school in Hertfordshire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.6. The school has around 195 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Aldenham Road, WD23 2TS | More schools in Hertfordshire

Frequently asked questions about The Purcell School

What are The Purcell School's latest exam results?
The Purcell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Purcell School located?
The Purcell School is a secondary school in Hertfordshire (WD23 2TS).
How many pupils attend The Purcell School?
The Purcell School has around 195 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Purcell School with other schools?
View The Purcell School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.