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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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