A-level 2024/25
#763 of 2,536
Better than 69% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102256.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45.8 | 50.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 74.3% | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 62.9% | 53.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 25.7% | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 68.6% | 67.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 35 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 37, similar to England, similar to Hertfordshire | 36.82 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 35.65, similar to England, similar to Hertfordshire | 37.4 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 2.8%, worse than England, worse than Hertfordshire | 19% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.11, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 42 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 192 |
| Girls | 101 |
| Boys | 91 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 27 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 97.2% |
| Higher education | 97.2% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Queens' School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Highwood Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Longwood School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Bournehall Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | The Grange Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Bushey Manor Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Mar 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Little Reddings Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Nov 2016. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Jan 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Central Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. |
The Purcell School ranks 763 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 69% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Purcell School was B-, and 2.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
The Purcell School has 192 pupils aged 8 to 19.
Yes, The Purcell School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.