Darell Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Richmond, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Darell Primary and Nursery School currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 47% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.7%. other white pupils make up about 21.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Niton Road, Richmond, TW9 4LH |
| Website: | www.darell.richmond.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088766721 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Joe Porter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102884 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 109 |
| Number of Girls: | 87 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.70% | 72 |
| Other White | 21.40% | 42 |
| Other Mixed | 8.70% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 7.70% | 15 |
| African | 5.10% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 4.10% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darell Primary and Nursery School Niton Road , TW9 4LH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Carrington Road , TW10 5AA | - not rated | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshgate Primary School 157 Queens Road , TW10 6HY | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheen Mount Primary School West Temple , East Sheen SW14 7RT | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn School 238 Kew Road , TW9 3JX | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield House School Broomfield Road , Kew Gardens TW9 3HS | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Prep - Richmond 41 Kew Foot Road , Richmond TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnor House Prep School 41 Kew Foot Road , TW9 2SS | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House School 68 King's Road , TW10 6ES | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.