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Purwell Primary School
Fairfield Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PU
Community school for ages 3–11 in Hitchin. Mixed intake.
Purwell Primary School is a community primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, with nursery classes and about 163 pupils. Ofsted's most recent inspection (2024) did not give an overall grade.
The school describes itself as a small, inclusive, nurturing and family-orientated one-form-entry school.
At Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, and 34.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Ages 3–11 · Primary
163 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed