How many pupils does The Purcell School have?

The Purcell School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Purcell School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Purcell School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 in 2025/26.

Where is The Purcell School?

The Purcell School is located at Aldenham Road, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS.

The Purcell School

Aldenham Road, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

45.8

Attainment 8

8–19

Ages

195

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About The Purcell School

The Purcell School is an independent school in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 8–19. It has 195 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 8–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 195 / 220 (89%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.0%

SEN support

15.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

36 students

2.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Aldenham Road, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS
Phone: 01923331100
Headmaster: Paul Bambrough
Website: www.purcell-school.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Purcell School?: The Purcell School is an independent school in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 8–19.
How many pupils does The Purcell School have?: The Purcell School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Purcell School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Purcell School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 in 2025/26.
Where is The Purcell School?: The Purcell School is located at Aldenham Road, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS.

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