Highwood Primary School vs The Purcell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 799 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwood Primary School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
The Purcell School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 8–19
192 students
| Measure | Highwood Primary School Bushey, East of England | The Purcell School Bushey, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1545 of 1,872 | #148 of 460 |
| National rank | #12849 of 15,697 | #1168 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 8–19 |
| Students | 445 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Bushey | Bushey |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highwood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.purcell-school.org |
The verdict
- •The Purcell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 26.8).
- •Highwood Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 192.
- •Highwood Primary School is a local authority school while The Purcell School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Highwood Primary School better than The Purcell School?
On the Success Index (England), The Purcell School ranks higher (66.7 vs 26.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highwood Primary School and The Purcell School?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Bushey and Bushey in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Primary School: 445. The Purcell School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Primary School and The Purcell School rank in East of England?
Highwood Primary School is 1545th of 1,872 and The Purcell School is 148th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).