The Russell School
URN: 117098 • Rickmansworth WD3 5RR
Overview
- Name
- The Russell School
- URN
- 117098
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Pitt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923284272
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brushwood Drive, Rickmansworth WD3 5RR
Summary
The Russell School is a mixed community primary school located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 225 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, fostering a love for learning among its students. The leadership team, headed by Claire Pitt, emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parental involvement in the educational journey.
The school offers a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with open days scheduled for parents interested in admissions for Reception and Nursery in September 2026. Children eligible for Reception must be born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, while Nursery applications are open for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. The school provides 30 hours of Nursery education per week, catering to working families who meet specific eligibility criteria.
The Russell School is committed to supporting its pupils' academic and personal development, ensuring that each child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various events and opportunities for involvement, reinforcing the strong sense of community that characterizes The Russell School.
The school offers a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with open days scheduled for parents interested in admissions for Reception and Nursery in September 2026. Children eligible for Reception must be born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, while Nursery applications are open for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. The school provides 30 hours of Nursery education per week, catering to working families who meet specific eligibility criteria.
The Russell School is committed to supporting its pupils' academic and personal development, ensuring that each child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various events and opportunities for involvement, reinforcing the strong sense of community that characterizes The Russell School.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Leave of Absence Forms & Penalty Notices (sen)
- Medicine Consent Form (sen)
- Pupil Representatives (sen)
- News & Dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Sporting Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 93
- FSM %
- 2.80
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 132 | 93 | 240 | 2.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 122 | 107 | 240 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 227 | 119 | 108 | 240 | 5.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 227 | 119 | 108 | 240 | 5.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 118 | 97 | 240 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 218 | 126 | 92 | 220 | 5.40 |
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