The Purcell School vs Highwood Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Purcell School
Bushey
Highwood Primary School
Bushey
Overview
Phase
All-through
Primary
Type
Other independent school
Community school
Age Range
8–19
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
192
445
Capacity
220
450
Occupancy
87%
99%
FSM %
-
19.8%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
-
Jun 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.8
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
62.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
66%
KS2 Maths
-
61%
KS2 Writing
-
54%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
37.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
-
AAB+ %
3%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
42
-
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Music (84)
Music (72)
Music Technology (44)
Music Technology (28)
Fine Art (28)
English Literature (26)
Mathematics (24)
Art and Design (Photography) (14)