Darell Primary and Nursery School
47%
Capacity
196
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Darell Primary and Nursery School
Darell Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Richmond upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Darell Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joe Porter, it falls under Richmond upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9811th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 38 in Richmond upon Thames.
Darell Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 18 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Darell Primary and Nursery School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Darell Primary and Nursery School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Richmond upon Thames, Darell Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Niton Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 4LH |
| Headteacher | Joe Porter |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 420 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9811th of 13,686
Nationally
1400th of 1,592
In London
36th of 38
In Richmond upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
66
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Niton Road, Richmond
Richmond upon Thames, TW9 4LH
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