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Purwell Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2027
Purwell Primary School
Purwell Primary School
- Primary
- North Hertfordshire SG4 0PU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: All staff have contributed to improvements in the reading curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics strategies are improving with positive impacts.
Success of the Curriculum: Well thought out and ambitious curriculum; mapped logically.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have a clear vision for high expectations that is starting to improve pupils鈥� learning in the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: In less well-developed areas of the curriculum, pupils do not securely remember the important knowledge they need for their future learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum delivery needs more consistent evaluation.
Support for Falling Behind: There is targeted support to help those who are at risk of falling behind.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improving with targeted support for those falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Ongoing training enhances staff support effectiveness.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, polite, and follow 'The Purwell Way'.
Performance in Maths & Reading: They remember more of what they learn in mathematics and English than they do in most other subject areas.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level poor conduct disrupts learning. Staff do not always address this effectively enough.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND experience the same variation in the curriculum as their peers. Teachers have developed their expertise to meet the needs of all pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive well-adapted curriculum support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that adults are quick to respond to sort out serious incidents of poor behaviour, including bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a culture where all adults take responsibility for keeping pupils safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; student safety is effectively managed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive impact from 'The Purwell Way' ensures welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents share how they value the way teachers show commitment to the wider development and nurture of their children.
Parental Involvement: If they have particular worries, there is high-quality pastoral support available.
Parent Feedback: Some parents feel communication is inadequate.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the changes made in the last year to bring about consistency and reduce any unnecessary workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils remember more due to effective questioning.
Impact on Student Progress: Sometimes, the expertise of staff who support pupils to learn to read is not consistently secure. This can limit the progress some pupils make.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff in the setting do not make effective use of every opportunity to help children practise and apply what they have been learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers鈥� use of assessment is varied in quality.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs and activities cater to various interests.
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About Us
Purwell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 167 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Purwell Primary School is a welcoming community school at the heart of Hitchin, where children are known well, supported carefully, and encouraged to achieve their best.
Why families choose Purwell
Strong Ofsted judgement
In the most recent Ofsted inspection on 24th September 2024, Purwell was judged Good in all key areas. Inspectors recognised the positive culture, improving outcomes, and the school’s clear direction of travel.
A calm learning environment
Classrooms are purposeful and nurturing. Staff know pupils well and place a strong emphasis on relationships, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, so children feel safe, settled, and ready to learn.
High expectations with the right support
Teaching focuses on building strong foundations in reading, writing, and maths, while ensuring pupils who need additional help receive timely and effective support. Challenge is built in for pupils who are ready to go further.
Inclusive and child centred
Purwell is proud of its inclusive ethos. Pupils with SEND and additional needs are supported thoughtfully, working closely with families and external professionals.
Values that shape everyday life
The school’s values of Friendship, Honesty, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Equity are not just words. They guide behaviour, learning, and how pupils treat one another.
A rich wider curriculum
Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy clubs, trips, sports, and enrichment activities that build confidence, teamwork, and curiosity about the world.
Strong leadership and a clear future
The school is well led, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and working in partnership with parents, governors, and the local community.
Parents regularly comment on the warm welcome, the approachability of staff, and the sense that Purwell is a school where children are genuinely cared for while being encouraged to succeed.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 107 | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Purwell Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1