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Schools>Watford>The Purcell School

The Purcell School

Watford
Independent
All-through
Mixed, 8-18+ years
#498
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
#498
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, and Oxbridge success

Summary Rankings

#498
GCSE & A-Levels
#544
A-Levels
#535
GCSE
#1175
Oxbridge

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#544
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade8.57%
A Grade24.76%
B Grade33.33%

A*-A33.33%
A*-B66.67%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#447
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)23.5%
Grade 7 (A)20.6%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)44.1%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#1442
Combined Oxbridge
8
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate12.5%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#287
Oxford University
5
Applications
0
Offers
0
Acceptances
Offer Rate0%
Acceptance Rate0%
Rank
#1107
Cambridge University
3
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate33.3%
Acceptance Rate100%

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
All-through
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
8-18+ years
ADMISSION POLICY
Not applicable
SCHOOL GROUP
Independent schools
LOCAL COUNCIL
Hertfordshire
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
220
URN
102256

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, WD23 2TS, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS

Phone

1923331100

Website

www.purcell-school.org

Headteacher

Mr Paul Bambrough

📊 Important Data Notice

Information displayed is compiled from official sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted, and school websites, but may not reflect the most current data. School information, including Ofsted ratings, admission policies, staff details, and contact information can change. Always verify admissions criteria, application deadlines, catchment areas, and availability directly with the school or local authority before making any decisions. Historical data such as exam results and last distance offered should not be used to predict future outcomes or admission chances. All data is provided for research purposes only.