News & Events

Purcell pupil, Matthew Higham (Y10), has won the Laura Marco Prize for 2012.  This prize has been awarded annually, since January 1984 in connection with the ABRSM examinations in music in…

A few days ago, I passed the dining hall and heard the wonderful sounds of Mr Longstaff leading some singers through a mass by the 15th century Flemish composer Johannes…

The first in a series of external speakers was welcomed by our Sixth Form students today.  MP for Hertsmere, James Clappison, gave an informative talk about his role as a Member…

Congratulations to Francesca Biescas Rue (Year 7), who has won the British Flute Society School Performer Competition 2013 for Grades 5-8. In the Grade 8+ Class, Matthew Higham (Year 10) was…

Today was the most important event of the year – or so I gathered from some of the boys, anyway. After several years of defeats at the hands of arch-rivals…

Today I went to hear the Sinfonia, our Middle School Orchestra, rehearsing under their conductor Edward Longstaff. They were playing Haydn with real gusto and a wonderful level of detail…

As the sun sets on the field, and on another school year, students enjoy the Rodeo Bull and the Bouncy Castle. Enjoy the summer holiday, everyone!

Students from Juniors to Upper Sixth decided to enjoy the sunshine at lunchtime today with a game of frisbee. This contrasted nicely with last night’s wonderful concert at the Purcell…

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has renewed his Patronage of The Purcell School for a further five years, until 2018.  The School has enjoyed his Patronage since 1985. …

New pupils and parents arrive for the Autumn Term – and still seem to be awake after being talked to by me for 20 minutes.