Open Independent Mixed

The Purcell School

Aldenham Road, WD23 2TS
195 Pupils
220 Capacity
8–19 Age Range
— FSM %
91 Boys
104 Girls
About The Purcell School

Located in (WD23 2TS), The Purcell School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 8–19, classified as Independent schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 195 pupils on roll. School capacity: 220. Current headteacher: Paul Bambrough.

Data for The Purcell School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Hertsmere
Parliamentary Constituency Watford
Ward Bushey North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 2 / 31
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 11-10-1962
UKPRN 10005287
URN 102256
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The Purcell School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in , Hertfordshire.
The Purcell School has 195 pupils, with a capacity of 220.
The Purcell School caters for pupils aged 8 to 19.
The Headmaster at The Purcell School is Mr Paul Bambrough.
The Purcell School is at Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TS, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Purcell School: Has a sixth form.
The Purcell School is currently open.
Contact
Headmaster
Mr Paul Bambrough
Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 102256
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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