The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 34.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Cano (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Fairfield Way, Purwell Primary School, Fairfield Way Hitchin Herts. Sg40pu, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 784m away
William Ransom Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Hitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 1.6km away
North Herts Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
The Highfield School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Kingshott School
Independent · 1.8km away
Whitehill Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Purwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Purwell Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Purwell Primary School?
Purwell Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Purwell Primary School take?
Purwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Purwell Primary School?
Purwell Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 0PU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Purwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Purwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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