The Russell Primary 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.
The Russell Primary School currently has around 202 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.9% boys and 41.1% girls. Around 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55%). other white pupils make up about 23.8%
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: | The Russell School, Richmond, TW10 7AH |
| Website: | www.russell.richmond.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089401446 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Laura Brooks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102896 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 202 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 83 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.00% | 111 |
| Other White | 23.80% | 48 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| African | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 3,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Russell Primary School The Russell School , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vineyard School Friars Stile Road , TW10 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Church of England Primary School Ashburnham Road , Ham TW10 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park School 389 Richmond Road , TW1 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadlands Primary School Broughton Avenue , Ham TW10 7TS | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grey Court School Ham Street , Ham TW10 7HN | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orleans Park School Richmond Road , TW1 3BB | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | 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 | 2,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The German School Douglas House , Petersham Road TW10 7AH | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strathmore School Meadlands Drive , Petersham TW10 7ED | - not rated | 174 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's College Queens Road , TW10 6JW | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Vicarage School 48 Richmond Hill , TW10 6QX | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service The Dukes Centre , Dukes Avenue KT2 5QY | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.