Royal Russell School is a not applicable school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Royal Russell School currently has around 1263 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.5% boys and 41.5% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
| Website: | http://www.royalrussell.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086574433 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Hutchinson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 101835 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1263 |
| Number of Boys: | 739 |
| Number of Girls: | 524 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Infant Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Lloyd Park , Coombe Road CR0 5RD | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croham Hurst School 79 Croham Road , CR2 7YN | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.