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The Purcell School
Independent school · Hertfordshire
| Address | Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8–19 |
| Pupils | 192 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01923331100 |
| Website | https://www.purcell-school.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Tue 23 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 6 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Sat 26 Jun 2027 to Sun 27 Jun 2027
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Fri 25 Sep 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027, Fri 16 Apr 2027
Half-term holidays given as Sat-Sun ranges (17 Oct-1 Nov, 13-21 Feb, 29 May-6 Jun); periods end the Friday before and restart the Monday after. Boarders depart the day before exeats/holidays (e.g. Thu 24 Sep, Fri 16 Oct) and return Sunday evening. New boarders arrive Sat 5 Sep, new day students Sun 6 Sep. Terms end 1pm. Spring section headed 'SPRING TERM 2026' in source but all its dates are 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarding (termly, inclusive of VAT) | £18,087.00 |
| Day (termly, inclusive of VAT) | £14,166.00 |
School fees from September 2026. Annual (inclusive of VAT): Boarding £54,262; Day £42,498. Around 75% of UK students receive reduced or no fees via the DfE Music and Dance Scheme (means-tested; household income below £15,000 pays no fees). A limited means-tested School Bursary Fund is available for non-MDS students.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Age 11, Year 12
Specialist music school for ages 11 to 18 (no entry to Years 11 or 13). Entry is via audition: applications go to the relevant Head of Department, who may invite the applicant to audition. Musical potential matters more than grades. A school reference is required; Sixth Form applicants normally need five or more GCSE/IGCSE passes at grade 4 or above.
- Audition
- School reference
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.