Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
URN: 143048 • W6 0JS
Overview
- Name
- Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School
- URN
- 143048
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Gavrilova (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02083922286
- Website
- Visit Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School website
- Address
-
Studland Hall, W6 0JS
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Summary
Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School, located in Hammersmith and Fulham, is an independent educational institution catering to a diverse student body of 59 pupils. Established in 2000, the school aims to meet the educational, cultural, and linguistic needs of multilingual families in London. It promotes a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive in both Russian and English, fostering a strong bicultural identity.
The school’s bilingual curriculum is a key strength, allowing pupils to engage with all subjects in both languages, which supports rapid progress in language acquisition. Azbuka emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity and aims to prepare students for life in a multicultural world, equipping them with both academic knowledge and social skills.
Community engagement is central to Azbuka's ethos, with a commitment to charity and environmental awareness. The school actively involves families from various cultural backgrounds, enhancing the educational experience and promoting a sense of belonging within the wider London community.
The school’s bilingual curriculum is a key strength, allowing pupils to engage with all subjects in both languages, which supports rapid progress in language acquisition. Azbuka emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity and aims to prepare students for life in a multicultural world, equipping them with both academic knowledge and social skills.
Community engagement is central to Azbuka's ethos, with a commitment to charity and environmental awareness. The school actively involves families from various cultural backgrounds, enhancing the educational experience and promoting a sense of belonging within the wider London community.
Useful links
- AZBUKA Russian – English Bilingual School (download)
- AZBUKA has received a fresh signal of support for its innovative approach for bilingual education through a new grant from THE GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION (download)
- GREG HANDS MP HAS BEEN NAMED PATRON OF AZBUKA (download)
- ROMANOFF Foundation Launches SCHOLARSHIP for AZBUKA Students (download)
- Official Statement on Ukraine (download)
- Graduation of first cohort of students from AZBUKA Anglo-Russian international School in London (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Azbuka Ukrainian Education fund (download)
- AZBUKA has passed inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (download)
- Romanoff Foundation launches 2022 2023 scholarship for talented AZBUKA students (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas's Fulham (68.1)
- Le Herisson School (62.8)
- Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (62.5)
- Q+ (60.2)
- Queensmill School (59.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 59
- Boys
- 26
- Girls
- 33
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2016-10-14
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 62 | 29 | 33 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 62 | 29 | 33 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 54 | 25 | 29 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 54 | 27 | 27 | 70 | 0.00 |
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