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The Russell Primary School

Richmond upon Thames, TW10 7AHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#929 of 13,686 nationally

About The Russell Primary School

The Russell Primary School sits in a strong local authority for primary education, and its headline Key Stage 2 results comfortably exceed the Richmond upon Thames average. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 76 per cent; at Russell, that figure is 83 per cent. That seven-point gap places the school 12th out of 46 primary schools in the borough, and 11th when ranked by the same metric among its 38 closest peers. It also lands in the top 10 per cent nationally. The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.32 to one, with 63 applications for 19 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 17 of those offers went to first-preference families. For parents weighing up options in this competitive corner of southwest London, Russell’s results suggest a school that is comfortably above the local norm without being among the very highest-scoring handful.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Russell School, Petersham, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 7AH
HeadteacherLaura Brooks
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)15.7%
School Capacity202 / 236 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballFootballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubDramaFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:15

Source: russell.richmond.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Russell Primary School

The Russell Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.