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Purcell School of Music

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS

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General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day
Age Range - Boys: Prep, Senior, Sixth
Age Range - Girls: Prep, Senior, Sixth
Size: 166
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: SHMIS
Date:31/01/2009
Start:10:00
Finish:12:30
Address:Purcell School of Music, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TS
Contact's Name: Karen Gumustekin
Contact's Email: k.gumustekin@purcell-school.org
Url: www.purcell-school.org
Description: The Purcell School is a co-educational SPECIALIST MUSIC SCHOOL providing a full time academic and musical education for talented musicians aged 9 and upwards. Both day and boarding places are available. ALL PLACES ARE MEANS-TESTED. SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO 100% ARE PROVIDED UNDER THE GOVERNMENT’S MUSIC AND DANCE SCHEME.
How to register: Please register to come to an Open Morning by visiting our website www.purcell-school.org or by phoning 01923 331100

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 9859 - 9859
Day (£): 7709 - 7709

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Report, Test & Interview
Scholarships, Bursaries: Music awards, Assisted places

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range 11 - 18 9 - 18 9 - 17 9 - 17    
Pupil Numbers 44 82 17 23 29 38

Subject taught

*EFL/ESL, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Coordinated Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Science laboratories, Sports Hall

Activities

Chess, Choir, Drama/Theatre Studies, Orchestra/Band

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Non denominational
Dietary Catered For: Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 12941
ISI Reference Number: 865
DCSF Reference Number: 919 / 6239