The Purcell School

The Purcell School is an independent school for boys and girls. 28% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £497,735. Over a 12 month period, 506 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

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Mathematics

33%

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12

History

50%

English Literature

17%

Art and Design Fine Art

50%

Art and Design Photography

14%

Music

39%

Music Technology

7%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

28%

Mathematics

28%

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32

English Language

29%

English Literature

38%

Science: Double Award

35%

Drama and Theatre Studies

14%

French

100%

German

75%

Art and Design Fine Art

19%

Key Stage 2 - Pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

506

Anti-social behaviour

75

Violence and sexual offences

134

Vehicle crime

92

Shoplifting

16

Burglary

13

Criminal damage and arson

37

Public order

29

Robbery

6

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

65

Drugs

16

Bicycle theft

9

Other crime

10

Possession of weapons

2

Headmaster: Mr Paul Bambrough

Local Authority: Hertfordshire

Telephone: 1923331100

Website: www.purcell-school.org

Address: Aldenham Road, Bushey, null, WD23 2TS

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