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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 236
Number of Pupils: 202
Number of Boys: 119
Number of Girls: 83

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British55.00%111
Other White23.80%48
Other Mixed4.50%9
Other (any other ethnic group)4.00%8
White and Asian2.50%5
African2.00%4
Other Asian2.00%4
Indian2.00%4
White and Black African1.50%3
Chinese1.50%3
White and Black Caribbean1.00%2
Irish0.50%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.6)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Above Average (2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
77%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
18%
Local authority average
23%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
107.9
Local authority average
109.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.9
Local authority average
108.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.