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Purwell Primary School
Hitchin·East of England·Community School
PrimaryCommunity SchoolAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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Purwell Primary School is a primary community school in Hitchin, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Purwell Primary School has 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 13.2%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.6%.
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At Purwell Primary School, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
85% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.
Purwell Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.6%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Purwell Primary School is 13.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Purwell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Purwell Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Purwell Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
31/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
18/mo
58% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Hitchin area
3.4
Below Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.