The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
34%
+26.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 2.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Pitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChorleywood Primary School
Primary · 990m away
St Clement Danes School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Chenies School
Primary · 2.2km away
Little Chalfont Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
The Reach Free School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Shepherd Primary
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Russell School's Ofsted rating?
The Russell School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Russell School?
The Russell School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Russell School take?
The Russell School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Russell School?
The Russell School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 5RR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Russell School have a sixth form?
No, The Russell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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