# The Purcell School

The Purcell School is a school for ages 8 to 19 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, with 192 pupils.

## Term dates

Basis: **authority_fallback** — The Purcell School sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Source: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/at-school/school-term-dates/school-term-dates.aspx
Last checked: 31 August 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | October half term | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-30 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-21 | 2027-01-01 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| half_term | February half term | 2027-02-15 | 2027-02-19 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-09 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-22 |
| half_term | May half term | 2027-05-31 | 2027-06-04 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-23 | 2027-08-31 |

## Facts

- **URN:** 102256
- **UKPRN:** 10005287
- **Type:** Other independent school
- **Ages:** 8–19
- **Pupils:** 192
- **Capacity:** 220
- **Local authority:** Hertfordshire (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/hertfordshire)
- **Address:** Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TS
- **Coordinates:** 51.660338, -0.367265
- **Website:** https://www.purcell-school.org
- **Opened:** 11 October 1962

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 31 August 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/purcell-school

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