Royal Russell School

URN: 101835 • Croydon CR9 5BX

Overview

Name
Royal Russell School
URN
101835
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
47.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Hutchinson (since 2022) , Headteacher
Previous head
C Hutchinson, Headteacher
Telephone
02086574433
Website
Visit
Address
Coombe Lane, Croydon CR9 5BX

Summary

Royal Russell School is an independent mixed school located in Croydon, offering both day and boarding options for students aged 3 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,263 pupils and a capacity of 1,350, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community that values individual strengths and collective success, encapsulated in its motto, "non sibi sed omnibus" (not for oneself, but for all).

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, aimed at promoting personal growth and academic achievement. Facilities include modern classrooms, extensive sporting amenities, a Performing Arts Centre, and dedicated spaces for science and media technology. The teaching staff is committed to nurturing each student's potential, ensuring tailored support through small class sizes and a robust pastoral care system.

Royal Russell School also emphasizes the importance of mental health and well-being, recognizing the pressures faced by young people today. The school encourages open communication between home and school, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes the welfare and development of each child.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1263
Boys
739
Girls
524
FSM %
Open date
1920-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1263 739 524 1350
2024-09-11 1225 722 503 1250
2023-09-11 1131 676 455 1250 0.00
2022-09-11 1131 676 455 1150 0.00
2021-09-11 1090 631 459 1150 0.00
2020-09-11 1073 618 455 1150 0.00

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