Edge Grove School vs The Purcell School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edge Grove School
Watford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
311 students
The Purcell School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
192 students
| Measure | Edge Grove School Watford, East of England | The Purcell School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #148 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1168 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 8–19 |
| Students | 311 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 192 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.2% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Watford | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.edgegrove.com | www.purcell-school.org |
The verdict
- •Edge Grove School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 192.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edge Grove School better than The Purcell School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edge Grove School and The Purcell School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Watford and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edge Grove School: 311. The Purcell School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edge Grove School and The Purcell School rank in East of England?
Edge Grove School is unranked and The Purcell School is 148th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).