The Purcell School
Other independent school · Ages 8–19 · 192 pupils · Bushey
The council’s dates, for reference
The Purcell School sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027
12 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027
15 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
102 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days
Next up: Autumn term, 1 September 2026.
Read from hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/at-school/. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About The Purcell School
The Purcell School is a school for ages 8 to 19 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, with 192 pupils.
TypeOther independent school
CouncilHertfordshire
Pupils192 of 220 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
BoardersBoarding school
Opened11 October 1962
URN102256
Websitewww.purcell-school.org
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
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Queens' School
0.1 mi · Secondary
Highwood Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Longwood School
0.5 mi
Bournehall Primary School
0.8 mi · Primary
Falconer School
0.9 mi · Special
Where it is
Aldenham RoadBushey
WD23 2TS
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