The Purcell School
URN: 102256 • WD23 2TS
Overview
- Name
- The Purcell School
- URN
- 102256
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Bambrough (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01923331100
- Website
- Visit The Purcell School website
- Address
-
Aldenham Road, WD23 2TS
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Summary
The Purcell School is an independent mixed school located in Hertfordshire, specialising in music education. With a current enrolment of 195 pupils and a capacity of 220, the school offers a nurturing environment for aspiring musicians. The curriculum is designed to provide a rich blend of musical and academic education, ensuring students receive extensive performance opportunities alongside their studies.
The school features a diverse range of music departments, including strings, keyboard, percussion, brass, woodwind, jazz, and composition, each led by experienced educators who are active performers. In addition to music, students engage in a broad academic curriculum that includes subjects such as art, drama, and modern foreign languages, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
With a commitment to individual attention, the Purcell School supports students in their musical and academic journeys. Approximately 20% of the student body is international, and the school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help these students integrate and thrive within the community.
The school features a diverse range of music departments, including strings, keyboard, percussion, brass, woodwind, jazz, and composition, each led by experienced educators who are active performers. In addition to music, students engage in a broad academic curriculum that includes subjects such as art, drama, and modern foreign languages, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
With a commitment to individual attention, the Purcell School supports students in their musical and academic journeys. Approximately 20% of the student body is international, and the school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help these students integrate and thrive within the community.
Useful links
- Governors and Ambassadors (governance)
- Nellie Seng Piano Masterclass (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Concerts & Events Guide (calendar)
- Term Dates & Calendar (calendar)
- Patron HM The King (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Support Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- North Herts Education Support Centre (69.7)
- Roman Fields (68.7)
- Roman Fields Academy (68.7)
- Colnbrook School (68.5)
- Chessbrook Education Support Centre (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 8 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 195
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1962-10-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 195 | 91 | 104 | 220 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 83 | 111 | 220 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 81 | 102 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 81 | 102 | 192 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 192 | 80 | 112 | 192 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 177 | 71 | 106 | 186 |
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